Variance in Hydrology by US State

Explanation of the hydrological data used in the State Similarity Index

Extremely Different States with Similar Culture

These states have similar culture, but little else in common

The Most Similar States to Rhode Island

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

The Most Similar States to New York

1. New Jersey, 2. Connecticut, 3. Massachusetts, 4. Pennsylvania, 5. Rhode Island

The Most Similar States to New Jersey

1. Connecticut, 2. New York, 3. Maryland, 4. Massachusetts, 5. Rhode Island

The Most Similar States to New Hampshire

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

The Most Similar to States to Massachusetts

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

Typical Characteristics of the BosWash Region

Shared traits of the states in the BosWash region

The Most Similar States to Connecticut

1. Massachusetts, 2. Rhode Island, 3. New Jersey, 4. New York, 5. Maryland