Visualizations

This Graph Shows That No Other Country Competes with the U.S. Military

May 16th, 2018

The Economy

social-issues

The U.S. government spends more money on its military than the rest of the world, but how much more? Our new visualization ranks the top 15 countries in three different categories.

Mapping the Hidden Burden of Local and State Sales Taxes

May 15th, 2018

Personal Finance

taxes

Income taxes are only one way the government can tax you. Our new map reveals which states have the highest and lowest average sales tax rates.

Do You Make Enough to Afford a Two-Bedroom Home?

May 11th, 2018

Personal Finance

How much money do you need to make to afford a decent two-bedroom apartment in your state? Our new map reveals the eye-popping statistics behind the affordable housing crisis.

The Best Schools for Under $20k in One Map

May 8th, 2018

Personal Finance

Americans owe more money on student loans than ever, but are there any affordable high-quality schools? Our map reveals the top programs costing under $20k in every state.

Mapped: What Each State Needs the Most from International Trade

May 7th, 2018

The Economy

trade

President Trump’s trade war keeps heating up and the markets aren’t sure what to make of it. Our new map shows which sectors have the most valuable imports in every state.

These States Have the Highest Auto Insurance Premium Increases After a Claim

May 2nd, 2018

Personal Finance

One driving mistake can bump up your auto insurance premium more than you think.

This Map Shows Every State's Biggest Export

April 30th, 2018

The Economy

trade

If the United States is about to enter a trade war, which industries have the most to lose in the state where you live? Our new map shows the top export industries in every state.

The Speed of Crypto Hacks is Picking Up: This Month Alone Thieves Stole $71.5M

April 27th, 2018

cryptocurrencies

This month Bithump and Coinrail lost a combined $71.5M to cyberthieves. Our visualization shows how the latest problems compare to the worst crypto hacks, Ponzi schemes, and ICO scams in history.

Mapping the Economic Destruction of Climate Change in Every State

April 24th, 2018

The Economy

social-issues

Climate change is happening, but how will it impact the state where you live? Our new map reveals which places have the most to lose from rising temperatures and extreme weather events.

The Gun Industry’s Economic Impact in One Map

April 23rd, 2018

The Economy

social-issues

An overlooked aspect of the gun debate is how much the industry contributes to the economy. Our new map illustrates which states depend on gun manufacturers and shooting ranges for jobs and economic output.