Alabama vs Nebraska

Nebraska comes out ahead of Alabama on 501 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 13 ties. Alabama leads on Travel and Sports. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Education and 11 more categories.

802 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.

Alabama
Wins
288
Avg. percentile
42
Categories led
2
Nebraska
Wins
501
Avg. percentile
54
Categories led
14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticAlabamaNebraska
Population
5,223,121
24th of 51
2,030,421
38th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$63,999
46th of 51
$76,475
29th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
2.9%
5th of 51
3%
6th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
15.6%
45th of 51
10.6%
18th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
88.8
7th of 51
90.1
11th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$52,216
48th of 51
$65,297
6th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$57,500
46th of 51
$62,400
32nd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$1,007
9th of 51
$1,072
17th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
348.3
33rd of 51
218.4
12th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
2,669
7th of 48
6,281
34th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • Facts & TriviaNebraska · 17 statistics
  • TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
  • EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
  • EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
  • CultureNebraska · 77 statistics
  • HealthNebraska · 189 statistics
  • PopulationNebraska · 126 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyNebraska · 74 statistics
  • SportsAlabama · 17 statistics
  • GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessNebraska · 47 statistics
  • LawNebraska · 66 statistics
  • EconomicsNebraska · 298 statistics
  • AgricultureNebraska · 17 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentNebraska · 128 statistics

Biggest differences

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

StatisticAlabamaNebraska
PriceEgg Prices by State
$6.12 per dozen
48th of 50
$4.25 per dozen
2nd of 50
Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State
56.7%
49th of 51
69.6%
tied 2nd of 51
Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping
7.85
5th of 49
0.17
49th of 49
% of Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States
15.0%
tied 47th of 51
2%
tied 1st of 51
Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States
40.5%
49th of 51
30.6%
4th of 51
Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States
70.6%
5th of 50
3.2%
49th of 50
Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State
1%
tied 1st of 50
16.0%
tied 47th of 50
Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States
40.69
tied 46th of 50
63.61
3rd of 50
Community & Environment RankHappiest States
46th
46th of 50
4th
3rd of 50
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State
47.6%
tied 46th of 51
29.8%
3rd of 51
Hourly Median WageDentist Salary by State
$98.14
4th of 39
$61.51
37th of 39
Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State
0.38%
2nd of 50
1.49%
tied 44th of 50
Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State
0.37%
2nd of 51
1.54%
45th of 51
Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S.
5.94 mph
tied 49th of 51
9.05 mph
7th of 51
% of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State
58.6%
49th of 51
11.1%
7th of 51
% ShelteredHomeless Population by State
41.4%
49th of 51
88.9%
7th of 51
Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State
$895
2nd of 51
$3,754
44th of 51
Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State
0.41%
2nd of 51
1.73%
44th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$52,216
48th of 51
$65,297
6th of 51
Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In
50th
51st of 51
9th
9th of 51
# Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State
0.52
47th of 50
1.02
6th of 50
Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State
456.0%
37th of 43
47.0%
2nd of 43
Economic RankDisability Benefits by State
44th
tied 44th of 51
3rd
3rd of 51
Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States
6th
6th of 51
47th
47th of 51
Tax RateStates with No Property Tax
0.38%
2nd of 51
1.5%
43rd of 51
Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States
42nd
42nd of 50
2nd
2nd of 50
NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education
262
48th of 50
280
tied 7th of 50
Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in
6th
6th worst of 50
46th
5th best of 50
Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State
5%
tied 2nd of 50
26.0%
tied 43rd of 50
Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping
8.45
9th of 49
10
tied last of 49
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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Nebraska?
Nebraska comes out ahead of Alabama on 501 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 13 ties. Alabama leads on Travel and Sports. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Education 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 Nebraska?
Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).
How do Alabama and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
How do Alabama and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Nebraska most clearly?
Alabama ranks far ahead on Forest Coverage (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 7.85 vs 0.17; Forest Coverage (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 70.6% vs 3.2%; Rural Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 1% vs 16.0%.
Where does Nebraska beat Alabama most clearly?
Nebraska ranks far ahead on Price (Egg Prices by State): $4.25 per dozen vs $6.12 per dozen; Participation Rate (Labor Force Participation Rate by State): 69.6% vs 56.7%; % of Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 2% vs 15.0%.

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