Which has more people, Alabama or New York?

Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and New York has 20,003,435 (4th of 51).

How do Alabama and New York compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), New York $85,974 (16th of 51) among US states. New York ranks better.

How do Alabama and New York compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), New York 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.

Where does Alabama beat New York most clearly?

Alabama ranks far ahead on Affordability (Worst States to Retire): 50th vs 1st; Total Average Price (Cigarette Prices by State): $8.34 per pack vs $14.83 per pack; Median Property Taxes (Property Taxes by State): $788 vs $6,582.

Where does New York beat Alabama most clearly?

New York ranks far ahead on % of Homeless Who Are Unsheltered (Homeless Population by State): 3.6% vs 58.6%; % Sheltered (Homeless Population by State): 96.4% vs 41.4%; Median Doc Fee (Car Dealer Fees by State): $75.00 vs $799.

Alabama vs New York

New York comes out ahead of Alabama on 490 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 297 with 16 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Politics & Government. New York leads on Health, Sports and Education and 10 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: 297
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 3

New York

Wins: 490
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alabama	New York
Population	5,223,121 24th of 51	20,003,435 4th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,999 46th of 51	$85,974 16th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.9% 5th of 51	4.3% tied 33rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.6% 45th of 51	14.0% 41st of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	88.8 7th of 51	107.9 47th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,216 48th of 51	$64,153 11th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$57,500 46th of 51	$82,460 4th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,007 9th of 51	$1,621 42nd of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	348.3 33rd of 51	368.4 35th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,669 7th of 48	6,000 31st of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

HealthNew York · 190 statistics
SportsNew York · 17 statistics
EducationNew York · 51 statistics
CultureNew York · 77 statistics
PopulationNew York · 126 statistics
EnvironmentNew York · 40 statistics
Tech & BusinessNew York · 45 statistics
Facts & TriviaNew York · 17 statistics
AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
GeographyNew York · 24 statistics
Crime & SafetyNew York · 77 statistics
TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
LawNew York · 66 statistics
EconomicsNew York · 297 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNew York · 36 statistics
Politics & GovernmentAlabama · 127 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alabama	New York
AffordabilityWorst States to Retire	50th best of 50	1st worst of 50
Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State	$8.34 per pack 2nd of 51	$14.83 per pack 51st of 51
% of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State	58.6% 49th of 51	3.6% 1st of 51
% ShelteredHomeless Population by State	41.4% 49th of 51	96.4% 1st of 51
Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State	$788 1st of 50	$6,582 48th of 50
Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax	$738 1st of 51	$6,450 48th of 51
One Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State	23.9% 3rd of 51	27.6% 50th of 51
Affordability RankQuality of Life by State	1st 1st of 50	47th 47th of 50
Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State	$258,700 4th of 44	$1.08M 44th of 44
Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State	$799 47th of 51	$75.00 1st of 51
Male Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy by State	71.86 48th of 51	78.5 2nd of 51
Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	2nd 2nd of 50	47th 47th of 50
Arts RankBest States to Retire	47th 47th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State	$376,956 2nd of 50	$330,010 47th of 50
Family FunBest States to Raise a Family	47th 47th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
GDP per CapitaGDP by State	$50,191 46th of 50	$94,702 1st of 50
WH 2023 Total ScoreGreenest States	36.11 47th of 50	77.72 2nd of 50
Gun Deaths per 100kPolymer80 Legal States	25.6 48th of 50	4.7 3rd of 50
75th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State	$60,640 46th of 51	$126,440 1st of 51
Final ScoreArthritis Friendly States	43 46th of 51	111 1st of 51
Housing Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	70.8 2nd of 51	174.6 47th of 51
Livability RankDisability Benefits by State	50th 50th of 51	5th 5th of 51
LPN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State	$103,830 51st of 51	$137,630 6th of 51
LPN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State	$49.92 51st of 51	$66.17 6th of 51
Life Expectancy, Both SexesLife Expectancy by State	74.91 48th of 51	81.03 3rd of 51
BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State	3rd 3rd of 50	48th 47th of 50
Cost of LivingOff-Grid Living Legal States	$33,654 3rd of 50	$49,623 47th of 50
Greenest StatesMost Beautiful States	48th 48th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State	0.38% 2nd of 50	1.55% 46th of 50
Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	5% tied 2nd of 50	30.0% 47th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or New York?: New York comes out ahead of Alabama on 490 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 297 with 16 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Politics & Government. New York leads on Health, Sports and Education and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alabama or New York?: Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and New York has 20,003,435 (4th of 51).
How do Alabama and New York compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), New York $85,974 (16th of 51) among US states. New York ranks better.
How do Alabama and New York compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), New York 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat New York most clearly?: Alabama ranks far ahead on Affordability (Worst States to Retire): 50th vs 1st; Total Average Price (Cigarette Prices by State): $8.34 per pack vs $14.83 per pack; Median Property Taxes (Property Taxes by State): $788 vs $6,582.
Where does New York beat Alabama most clearly?: New York ranks far ahead on % of Homeless Who Are Unsheltered (Homeless Population by State): 3.6% vs 58.6%; % Sheltered (Homeless Population by State): 96.4% vs 41.4%; Median Doc Fee (Car Dealer Fees by State): $75.00 vs $799.

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