Alabama vs Arkansas

Alabama comes out ahead of Arkansas on 418 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 18 ties. Alabama leads on Crime & Safety, Travel and Population and 4 more categories. Arkansas leads on Sports, Agriculture and Environment and 5 more categories.

810 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alabama
Wins
418
Avg. percentile
42
Categories led
7
Arkansas
Wins
374
Avg. percentile
41
Categories led
8

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticAlabamaArkansas
Population
5,223,121
24th of 51
3,133,502
33rd of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$63,999
46th of 51
$60,773
48th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
2.9%
5th of 51
4.1%
29th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
15.6%
45th of 51
16.0%
46th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
88.8
7th of 51
86.9
1st of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$52,216
48th of 51
$55,219
38th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$57,500
46th of 51
$54,890
50th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$1,007
9th of 51
$947
3rd of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
348.3
33rd of 51
531.8
48th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
2,669
7th of 48
3,393
11th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyAlabama · 77 statistics
  • AgricultureArkansas · 17 statistics
  • EnvironmentArkansas · 40 statistics
  • GeographyArkansas · 25 statistics
  • TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
  • PopulationAlabama · 126 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessAlabama · 47 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentAlabama · 128 statistics
  • CultureAlabama · 77 statistics
  • Facts & TriviaAlabama · 17 statistics
  • HealthArkansas · 190 statistics
  • EducationArkansas · 51 statistics
  • LawArkansas · 67 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyArkansas · 36 statistics
  • EconomicsEven · 297 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

StatisticAlabamaArkansas
Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State
2%
1st of 45
12.0%
tied 43rd of 45
LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State
$300
45th of 46
$50.00
tied 1st of 46
Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State
$799
47th of 51
$129
3rd of 51
SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States
75.2
4th of 50
50.1
46th of 50
Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State
$393
45th of 50
$28.00
3rd of 50
Prisoners, Unknown EthnicityPrison Population by State
281
34th of 39
1
tied 1st of 39
Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State
$76,040
45th of 49
$128,130
4th of 49
Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State
36.56
45th of 49
61.6
4th of 49
SSI Internal Auditing ScoreMost Corrupt States
86.8
tied 4th of 50
63.2
47th of 50
Registration & Documentation FeesCar Registration Fees by State
$882
42nd of 50
$157
1st of 50
Rape RateRape Statistics by State
29.6 per 100k
9th of 51
72.3 per 100k
50th of 51
Road QualityRoad Quality by State
4th
4th of 50
44th
44th of 50
Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States
14
tied 42nd of 51
37
tied 3rd of 51
Clothing Sales Tax RateSales Tax on Clothing by State
4%
tied 2nd of 39
6.5%
tied 32nd of 39
Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State
705
5th of 45
3,225
39th of 45
Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State
1%
tied 1st of 50
6%
tied 39th of 50
% of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State
13.8%
9th of 51
9.1%
47th of 51
% of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States
11.8%
32nd of 42
1.6%
1st of 42
Related Groups per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool
44th
44th of 50
7th
7th of 50
Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State
2%
1st of 45
6.5%
34th of 45
Maximum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State
$6,000
1st of 50
$12,000
tied 27th of 50
Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State
$376,956
2nd of 50
$343,650
38th of 50
Sales TaxTaxes by State
4%
tied 2nd of 46
6.5%
tied 36th of 46
State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State
4%
tied 2nd of 46
6.5%
tied 36th of 46
Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State
94.4%
tied 10th of 51
90.9%
47th of 51
State Sales TaxCar Registration Fees by State
4%
tied 2nd of 45
6.5%
tied 35th of 45
LLC Filing FeeLLC Cost by State
$165
41st of 51
$50
tied 1st of 51
MenACWYVaccination Rates by State
87.1%
38th of 51
96.6%
2nd of 51
Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State
65 mph
tied 27th of 50
75 mph
tied 1st of 50
Avg Income of Top 0.01% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State
$12.22M
45th of 51
$26.6M
13th of 51
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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Arkansas?
Alabama comes out ahead of Arkansas on 418 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 18 ties. Alabama leads on Crime & Safety, Travel and Population and 4 more categories. Arkansas leads on Sports, Agriculture and Environment and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alabama or Arkansas?
Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Arkansas has 3,133,502 (33rd of 51).
How do Alabama and Arkansas compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
How do Alabama and Arkansas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Arkansas most clearly?
Alabama ranks far ahead on Dealer Max Vehicle Tax (Car Dealer Fees by State): 2% vs 12.0%; SSI Legislative Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 75.2 vs 50.1; SSI Internal Auditing Score (Most Corrupt States): 86.8 vs 63.2.
Where does Arkansas beat Alabama most clearly?
Arkansas ranks far ahead on LPC License Fee (LPC Requirements by State): $50.00 vs $300; Median Doc Fee (Car Dealer Fees by State): $129 vs $799; Registration Fee (Car Registration Fees by State): $28.00 vs $393.

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