Alabama vs Idaho

Idaho comes out ahead of Alabama on 474 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 313 with 16 ties. Alabama leads on Travel. Idaho leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Geography and 11 more categories.

803 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alabama
Wins
313
Avg. percentile
42
Categories led
1
Idaho
Wins
474
Avg. percentile
51
Categories led
14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticAlabamaIdaho
Population
5,223,121
24th of 51
2,058,594
37th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$63,999
46th of 51
$77,800
25th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
2.9%
5th of 51
3.7%
tied 18th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
15.6%
45th of 51
10.6%
17th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
88.8
7th of 51
95.5
23rd of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$52,216
48th of 51
$52,816
44th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$57,500
46th of 51
$61,170
37th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$1,007
9th of 51
$1,238
27th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
348.3
33rd of 51
217.3
11th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
2,669
7th of 48
6,869
37th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • Facts & TriviaIdaho · 17 statistics
  • EnvironmentIdaho · 39 statistics
  • GeographyIdaho · 25 statistics
  • CultureIdaho · 77 statistics
  • HealthIdaho · 188 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyIdaho · 74 statistics
  • TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
  • EducationIdaho · 51 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyIdaho · 36 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessIdaho · 47 statistics
  • LawIdaho · 68 statistics
  • AgricultureIdaho · 17 statistics
  • PopulationIdaho · 124 statistics
  • EconomicsIdaho · 297 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentIdaho · 128 statistics
  • SportsEven · 17 statistics

Biggest differences

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

StatisticAlabamaIdaho
Obesity Rate - BlackMost Obese States
49.1%
48th of 48
26.2%
2nd of 48
Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State
5.46%
38th of 38
0.03%
2nd of 38
Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State
$376,956
2nd of 50
$320,740
49th of 50
SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States
81.9
2nd of 50
37.6
49th of 50
Community & Environment RankHappiest States
46th
46th of 50
2nd
1st of 50
SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States
73
tied 4th of 50
37.8
49th of 50
Community Environment RankSaddest States
46th
46th of 50
2nd
2nd of 50
SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States
75.2
4th of 50
49.9
47th of 50
% of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States
12.7%
44th of 50
1%
1st of 50
Cardiovascular DiseaseHealthiest States
11.9
46th of 50
7.3
3rd of 50
School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State
46th
46th of 50
3rd
3rd of 50
Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in
6th
6th worst of 50
48th
3rd best of 50
Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State
101.81
46th of 46
24.58
8th of 46
Related Groups per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool
44th
44th of 50
3rd
3rd of 50
FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States
4th
4th worst of 49
43rd
6th best of 49
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State
47.6%
tied 46th of 51
33.3%
5th of 51
Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In
50th
51st of 51
10th
10th of 51
Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State
2%
1st of 45
9%
37th of 45
Overall RankBest States to Retire
45th
45th of 50
5th
5th of 50
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States
39.32
46th of 50
61.6
6th of 50
Work Environment RankHappiest States
41st
41st of 50
2nd
1st of 50
Annual Mean WageDentist Salary by State
$190,370
7th of 39
$141,170
38th of 39
Hourly Mean WageDentist Salary by State
$91.53
7th of 39
$67.87
38th of 39
Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State
$1,685
43rd of 51
$778
3rd of 51
Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States
42nd
42nd of 50
3rd
3rd of 50
Total Safety Score WalletHubQuality of Life by State
47.01
41st of 50
60.19
2nd of 50
Crime RatePension-Friendly States
14
44th of 49
90
6th of 49
SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States
78.8
tied 7th of 50
44.6
46th of 50
Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S.
14.7 mph
44th of 51
20.59 mph
5th of 51
Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State
91.1
6th of 51
109.1
45th of 51
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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Idaho?
Idaho comes out ahead of Alabama on 474 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 313 with 16 ties. Alabama leads on Travel. Idaho leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Geography and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alabama or Idaho?
Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Idaho has 2,058,594 (37th of 51).
How do Alabama and Idaho compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Idaho $77,800 (25th of 51) among US states. Idaho ranks better.
How do Alabama and Idaho compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Idaho 3.7% (tied 18th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Idaho most clearly?
Alabama ranks far ahead on Average Salary (Highest Paying Jobs by State): $376,956 vs $320,740; SSI Executive Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 81.9 vs 37.6; SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies Score (Most Corrupt States): 73 vs 37.8.
Where does Idaho beat Alabama most clearly?
Idaho ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate - Black (Most Obese States): 26.2% vs 49.1%; Avg. Local Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): 0.03% vs 5.46%; Community & Environment Rank (Happiest States): 2nd vs 46th.

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