The Variety of Building Construction Types in US States

Explanation of the building type statistics used in the State Similarity Index

The Most Similar States to Vermont

1. Maine, 2. New Hampshire, 3. Connecticut, 4. Massachusetts, 5. Wisconsin

The Most Difficult States to Place in a Region

Most states neatly fit into a region. However, there are a few states that are not easily categorized.

The 12 Sub-Regions of the United States

Based on data from the State Similarity Index

The Most Similar to States to Massachusetts

1. Rhode Island, 2. Connecticut, 3. New York, 4. New Jersey, 5. New Hampshire

The Most Similar States to Maryland

1. Delaware, 2. New Jersey, 3. Connecticut, 4. Virginia, 5. New York

The Most Similar States to Maine

1. New Hampshire, 2. Vermont, 3. Connecticut, 4. Massachusetts, 5. Rhode Island

Typical Characteristics of the BosWash Region

Shared traits of the states in the BosWash region

The Most Similar States to Delaware

1. Maryland, 2. New Jersey, 3. Pennsylvania, 4. Virginia, 5. Connecticut