Alabama vs Connecticut
Connecticut comes out ahead of Alabama on 502 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 279 with 13 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel. Connecticut leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Education and 9 more categories.
794 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 279
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 502
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 3,702,543 29th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $95,781 9th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 4% tied 25th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 10.0% 9th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 103.6 42nd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $74,254 3rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $77,420 8th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,488 35th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 109.6 2nd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 5,849 30th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 186 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 75 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 47 statistics
- Facts & TriviaConnecticut · 17 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 77 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 38 statistics
- GeographyConnecticut · 25 statistics
- SportsAlabama · 17 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 290 statistics
- TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
- LawConnecticut · 65 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentConnecticut · 125 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 36 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $738 1st of 51 | $6,575 50th of 51 |
| One Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 23.9% 3rd of 51 | 28.1% 51st of 51 |
| Worst States to Retire - HealthcareWorst States to Retire | 1st worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $15.00 2nd of 51 | $279 49th of 51 |
| Tax RateStates with No Property Tax | 0.38% 2nd of 51 | 1.92% 49th of 51 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 47th 47th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 50th 49th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $19.15 2nd of 50 | $37.46 48th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $39,830 2nd of 50 | $77,930 48th of 50 |
| Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 47th 47th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State | $895 2nd of 51 | $4,658 48th of 51 |
| Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State | 0.41% 2nd of 51 | 2.14% 48th of 51 |
| Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State | $8.34 per pack 2nd of 51 | $13.63 per pack 48th of 51 |
| Affordability RankQuality of Life by State | 1st 1st of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 32.96 46th of 50 | 68.2 1st of 50 |
| Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 85.51 46th of 49 | 5.28 2nd of 49 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3.5 46th of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Avg Income of 95th–99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $184,396 46th of 51 | $364,628 1st of 51 |
| Avg Income of 99.9th–99.99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $360,246 46th of 51 | $883,709 1st of 51 |
| Avg Income of 99th–99.5th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $360,246 46th of 51 | $883,709 1st of 51 |
| Five Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 20.5% 5th of 51 | 25.7% 50th of 51 |
| Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 0.37% 2nd of 51 | 1.73% 47th of 51 |
| Taxes Paid To Other States Per CapitaTax Burden by State | $1,007 5th of 51 | $2,268 50th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $94,220 49th of 51 | $143,280 4th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $45.30 49th of 51 | $68.89 4th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $74,254 3rd of 51 |
| % Fully VaxxedVaccination Rates by State | 52.9% 49th of 50 | 82.6% 5th of 50 |
| Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 48th 48th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Local Tax Burden Per CapitaHighest Taxed States | $4,585 6th of 50 | $12,151 50th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or Connecticut?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of Alabama on 502 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 279 with 13 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel. Connecticut leads on Health, Crime & Safety 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 Connecticut?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Connecticut has 3,702,543 (29th of 51).
- How do Alabama and Connecticut compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- How do Alabama and Connecticut compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Avg. Annual Property Tax (States with No Property Tax): $738 vs $6,575; One Percent Income Tax Rate (Top 1 Percent Threshold by State): 23.9% vs 28.1%; Estimated Min Price (Radio Ad Prices by State): $15.00 vs $279.
- Where does Connecticut beat Alabama most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Worst States to Retire - Healthcare (Worst States to Retire): 48th vs 1st; WH Climate Change Rank (Greenest States): 1st vs 47th; Training Requirements Rank (Best State To Be a Police Officer): 1st vs 47th.
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