The nationwide study of 5,000 Americans found that most of us last switched up our pizza order about two years ago. And while 57% of people say they’d like to try new pizza combinations, they’re not sure where to start.
Half of those surveyed believe that a little heat makes their pizza taste better. New Mexico and Hawaii lead the pack in spicing things up, with 58% of people in both states adding extra kick to their pizzas. California (at 55%) and Texas (53%) aren’t far behind.
On the flip side, Michigan and South Carolina seem to prefer keeping things mild — only 31% of people in these states add spice to their pizzas. Michigan, in particular, appears to be especially set in its ways, with 11% of residents saying they’ve never even tried a new type of pizza.
America’s Favorite Pizzas: A State-By-State Guide
SOUTH
Alabama: Supreme
Arkansas: Supreme
Delaware: Pepperoni
Florida: Pepperoni
Georgia: Supreme
Kentucky: Meat Lover’s
Louisiana: Meat Lover’s
Maryland: Pepperoni
Mississippi: Meat Lover’s
North Carolina: Meat Lover’s
Oklahoma: Supreme
South Carolina: Pepperoni
Tennessee: Pepperoni
Texas: Pepperoni
Virginia: Pepperoni
West Virginia: Meat Lover’s
NORTHEAST
Connecticut: Pepperoni
Maine: Meat Lover’s
Massachusetts: Veggie
New Hampshire: Pepperoni
New Jersey: Pepperoni
New York: Pepperoni
Pennsylvania: Pepperoni
Rhode Island: Pepperoni
Vermont: Pepperoni
MIDWEST
Illinois: Meat Lover’s
Indiana: Supreme
Iowa: Supreme and Meat Lover’s (tie)
Kansas: Supreme
Michigan: Meat Lover’s
Minnesota: Pepperoni
Missouri: Meat Lover’s
Nebraska: Meat Lover’s
North Dakota: Supreme and Pepperoni (tie)
Ohio: Pepperoni
South Dakota: Supreme and Pepperoni (tie)
Wisconsin: Meat Lover’s
WEST
Alaska: Pepperoni
Arizona: Meat Lover’s
California: Pepperoni
Colorado: Pepperoni
Hawaii: Supreme
Idaho: Meat Lover’s
Montana: Supreme
Nevada: Meat Lover’s
New Mexico: Pepperoni
Oregon: Meat Lover’s
Utah: Meat Lover’s
Washington: Meat Lover’s
Wyoming: Meat Lover’s
