Alabama vs Missouri
Missouri comes out ahead of Alabama on 486 of 809 statistics where one end is better, to 311 with 12 ties. Alabama leads on Travel. Missouri leads on Facts & Trivia, Tech & Business and Culture and 12 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 6,297,538 18th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $70,702 41st 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 | 12.6% 34th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 90.8 13th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $57,850 28th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $62,160 34th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,033 11th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 417.8 41st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 4,980 21st of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaMissouri · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMissouri · 47 statistics
- CultureMissouri · 77 statistics
- EnvironmentMissouri · 40 statistics
- LawMissouri · 67 statistics
- TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMissouri · 36 statistics
- GeographyMissouri · 25 statistics
- SportsMissouri · 17 statistics
- EconomicsMissouri · 294 statistics
- HealthMissouri · 186 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMissouri · 129 statistics
- EducationMissouri · 51 statistics
- AgricultureMissouri · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMissouri · 77 statistics
- PopulationMissouri · 125 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 2% 1st of 45 | 12.0% tied 43rd of 45 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $6.12 per dozen 48th of 50 | $4.24 per dozen 1st of 50 |
| LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State | $300 45th of 46 | $50.00 tied 1st of 46 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 5.23 5th of 49 | 10 49th of 49 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 49th 49th of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
| Wage Increase 2023-24Minimum Wage Increases by State | 7.25 tied 1st of 32 | 0.3 30th of 32 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 48th 48th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $40,400 44th of 50 | $70,000 4th of 50 |
| Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary EducationPer Pupil Spending by State | $4,546 11th of 51 | $1,153 51st of 51 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MaxLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $40,400 44th of 50 | $83,500 5th of 50 |
| VaricellaVaccination Rates by State | 93.3% 7th of 51 | 88.4% tied 45th of 51 |
| Maximum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $6,000 1st of 50 | $12,000 tied 27th of 50 |
| CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 4 tied 44th of 48 | 2 tied 3rd of 48 |
| Median IncomeSafest Cities by State | $44,075 44th of 48 | $131,618 10th of 48 |
| LLC Filing FeeLLC Cost by State | $165 41st of 51 | $50 tied 1st of 51 |
| MMRVaccination Rates by State | 93.2% 11th of 51 | 88.4% 47th of 51 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 | $20.00 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S. | 14.7 mph 44th of 51 | 19.31 mph 9th of 51 |
| % of Amphibian Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 17.6% 22nd of 31 | 2.4% 1st of 31 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State | 2 tied 3rd of 50 | 5 49th of 50 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $584 37th of 51 | $39.00 3rd of 51 |
| Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $62,500 50th of 51 | $108,020 16th of 51 |
| SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 75.2 4th of 50 | 58.8 37th of 50 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 13.1% 5th of 51 | 21.7% 38th of 51 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 11.4% 4th of 51 | 19.8% 37th of 51 |
| Median Federal Employee IncomeFederal Government Employees by State | $99,475 11th of 50 | $79,723 43rd of 50 |
| Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State | $355,100 34th of 51 | $207,200 2nd of 51 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 56.7% 49th of 51 | 64.0% 17th of 51 |
| Family-RelatedMost Stressed States | 15th 15th worst of 50 | 46th 5th best of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or Missouri?
- Missouri comes out ahead of Alabama on 486 of 809 statistics where one end is better, to 311 with 12 ties. Alabama leads on Travel. Missouri leads on Facts & Trivia, Tech & Business and Culture and 12 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or Missouri?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Missouri has 6,297,538 (18th of 51).
- How do Alabama and Missouri compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.
- How do Alabama and Missouri compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat Missouri most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Dealer Max Vehicle Tax (Car Dealer Fees by State): 2% vs 12.0%; Fuel Prices (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 5.23 vs 10; Wage Increase 2023-24 (Minimum Wage Increases by State): 7.25 vs 0.3.
- Where does Missouri beat Alabama most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on Price (Egg Prices by State): $4.24 per dozen vs $6.12 per dozen; LPC License Fee (LPC Requirements by State): $50.00 vs $300; Affordability Rank (Best States for Fishing): 5th vs 49th.
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