Alabama vs Alaska
Alaska comes out ahead of Alabama on 423 of 771 statistics where one end is better, to 339 with 9 ties. Alabama leads on Travel, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category. Alaska leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Education and 9 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 738,003 48th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $92,788 13th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 10.1% 13th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 102.4 38th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $60,272 18th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $74,720 10th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,419 34th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 729.3 50th of 51 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelAlabama · 27 statistics
- AgricultureAlabama · 16 statistics
- SportsAlaska · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessAlaska · 45 statistics
- EducationAlaska · 51 statistics
- HealthAlaska · 186 statistics
- EconomicsAlaska · 283 statistics
- Facts & TriviaAlaska · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentAlaska · 121 statistics
- CultureAlaska · 77 statistics
- EnvironmentAlaska · 34 statistics
- LawAlaska · 59 statistics
- GeographyAlaska · 24 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyAlabama · 33 statistics
- Crime & SafetyAlaska · 72 statistics
- PopulationAlabama · 125 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $51,130 51st of 51 | $115,510 1st of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $24.58 51st of 51 | $55.53 1st of 51 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 87.0 2nd of 51 | 150.0 51st of 51 |
| Average Cost for Basic Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $1,266 1st of 51 | $1,792 49th of 51 |
| Income ScoreSingle Mom Friendly States | 26.1 49th of 51 | 98.2 1st of 51 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $150 3rd of 50 | $436 50th of 50 |
| Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan NativePrison Population by State | 1 1st of 49 | 1,790 47th of 49 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 5.94 mph tied 49th of 51 | 10.3 mph 2nd of 51 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $361 3rd of 51 | $636 50th of 51 |
| Share of Annual Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 9.8% 50th of 51 | 19.4% 3rd of 51 |
| Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 9.46% tied 43rd of 47 | 1.82% 1st of 47 |
| Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $27,318 47th of 51 | $59,020 1st of 51 |
| Heroin Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 0.24% 5th of 51 | 0.8% 51st of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 2.87 mph 47th of 51 | 9.04 mph 1st of 51 |
| RN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $65,900 51st of 51 | $106,410 5th of 51 |
| RN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $31.68 51st of 51 | $51.16 5th of 51 |
| Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 50th 51st of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $94,220 49th of 51 | $144,460 3rd of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $45.30 49th of 51 | $69.45 3rd of 51 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 91.0 6th of 51 | 144.8 51st of 51 |
| RN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $71,370 50th of 51 | $109,210 5th of 51 |
| RN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $34.31 50th of 51 | $52.51 5th of 51 |
| Species Diversity Rank (01-51)Most Biodiverse States | 5th 5th of 51 | 50th 50th of 51 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $91,580 49th of 51 | $136,400 4th of 51 |
| Average Single-Parent Family IncomeSingle Mom Friendly States | $35,510 48th of 51 | $59,797 3rd of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $44.03 49th of 51 | $65.58 4th of 51 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 13.0% 4th of 50 | 22.1% 48th of 50 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 1% tied 1st of 50 | 16.0% tied 47th of 50 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 11.4% 4th of 51 | 24.3% tied 48th of 51 |
| Avg Annual FatalitiesDeadliest Highway by State | 33 45th of 50 | 4 tied 1st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or Alaska?
- Alaska comes out ahead of Alabama on 423 of 771 statistics where one end is better, to 339 with 9 ties. Alabama leads on Travel, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category. Alaska leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Education and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or Alaska?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Alaska has 738,003 (48th of 51).
- How do Alabama and Alaska compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.
- How do Alabama and Alaska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat Alaska most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on COLI Health Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 87.0 vs 150.0; Average Cost for Basic Life Support (Ambulance Cost by State): $1,266 vs $1,792; Cost Per Capita (Prisons by State): $150 vs $436.
- Where does Alaska beat Alabama most clearly?
- Alaska ranks far ahead on Avg Annual Salary (Dental Hygienists Salary by State): $115,510 vs $51,130; Avg Hourly Wage (Dental Hygienists Salary by State): $55.53 vs $24.58; Income Score (Single Mom Friendly States): 98.2 vs 26.1.
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