Alabama vs District of Columbia
Alabama comes out ahead of District of Columbia on 214 of 416 statistics where one end is better, to 198 with 4 ties. Alabama leads on Sports, Crime & Safety and Travel and 3 more categories. District of Columbia leads on Environment, Facts & Trivia and Health and 4 more categories.
416 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 214
- Avg. percentile
- 44
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 198
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 695,980 49th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $109,870 1st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 6.3% 51st of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 15.4% 44th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 109.9 49th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $81,872 1st of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $111,010 1st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,954 49th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 803.0 51st of 51 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsAlabama · 6 statistics
- EnvironmentDistrict of Columbia · 16 statistics
- Facts & TriviaDistrict of Columbia · 8 statistics
- Crime & SafetyAlabama · 26 statistics
- TravelAlabama · 5 statistics
- HealthDistrict of Columbia · 142 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyAlabama · 8 statistics
- Tech & BusinessDistrict of Columbia · 27 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentAlabama · 51 statistics
- EducationDistrict of Columbia · 29 statistics
- LawDistrict of Columbia · 31 statistics
- EconomicsDistrict of Columbia · 198 statistics
- CultureAlabama · 17 statistics
- PopulationEven · 60 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Child Care Cost for InfantChild Care Cost by State | $7,871 2nd of 51 | $28,356 51st of 51 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $15.00 2nd of 51 | $396 51st of 51 |
| Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-OldChild Care Cost by State | $7,268 3rd of 51 | $22,714 51st of 51 |
| Housing Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 70.8 2nd of 51 | 212.2 50th of 51 |
| Livable Annual Wage w/ 3 ChildrenLiving Wage by State | $109,604 3rd of 51 | $195,365 51st of 51 |
| Livable Hourly Wage w/ 3 ChildrenLiving Wage by State | $52.69 3rd of 51 | $93.93 51st of 51 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 56.7% 49th of 51 | 71.0% 1st of 51 |
| Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State | $8.34 per pack 2nd of 51 | $14.03 per pack 50th of 51 |
| Median Gross IncomePercentage of Households Making Over $100,000 | $60,000 tied 48th of 51 | $110,825 1st of 51 |
| Obesity Rate 18-39Most Obese States | 38.5% 49th of 50 | 22.0% tied 2nd of 50 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 49th 49th of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| Annual Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $66,560 48th of 51 | $106,190 1st of 51 |
| Average Cost for Basic Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $1,266 1st of 51 | $1,782 48th of 51 |
| COLI Housing Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 69.5 3rd of 51 | 222.4 50th of 51 |
| Cost of Living Index (Housing)Average Rent by State | 69.5 3rd of 51 | 222.4 50th of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $26.20 48th of 51 | $42.72 1st of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $54,490 48th of 51 | $88,860 1st of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $32.00 48th of 51 | $51.05 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (Housing Rents)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 61.8 4th of 51 | 155.0 51st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $81,872 1st of 51 |
| Taxpayer Cost per ImmigrantCost of Illegal Immigration by State | $4,298 3rd of 51 | $7,569 50th of 51 |
| Five Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 20.5% 5th of 51 | 25.8% 51st of 51 |
| Taxes Paid To Other States Per CapitaTax Burden by State | $1,007 5th of 51 | $2,594 51st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 6.3% 51st of 51 |
| Average Cost for Advanced Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $1,412 4th of 51 | $2,204 50th of 51 |
| One Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 23.9% 3rd of 51 | 27.5% 49th of 51 |
| Cardiovascular DiseaseHealthiest States | 11.9 46th of 50 | 6.3 1st of 50 |
| Median Income - One Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $31,232 46th of 50 | $75,814 1st of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $19.15 2nd of 50 | $37.31 47th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $39,830 2nd of 50 | $77,600 47th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or District of Columbia?
- Alabama comes out ahead of District of Columbia on 214 of 416 statistics where one end is better, to 198 with 4 ties. Alabama leads on Sports, Crime & Safety and Travel and 3 more categories. District of Columbia leads on Environment, Facts & Trivia and Health and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or District of Columbia?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and District of Columbia has 695,980 (49th of 51).
- How do Alabama and District of Columbia compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), District of Columbia $109,870 (1st of 51) among US states. District of Columbia ranks better.
- How do Alabama and District of Columbia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), District of Columbia 6.3% (51st of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat District of Columbia most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Annual Child Care Cost for Infant (Child Care Cost by State): $7,871 vs $28,356; Estimated Min Price (Radio Ad Prices by State): $15.00 vs $396; Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-Old (Child Care Cost by State): $7,268 vs $22,714.
- Where does District of Columbia beat Alabama most clearly?
- District of Columbia ranks far ahead on Participation Rate (Labor Force Participation Rate by State): 71.0% vs 56.7%; Median Gross Income (Percentage of Households Making Over $100,000): $110,825 vs $60,000; Obesity Rate 18-39 (Most Obese States): 22.0% vs 38.5%.
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