Alabama vs Rhode Island
Rhode Island comes out ahead of Alabama on 463 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 13 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy. Rhode Island leads on Health, Tech & Business and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories.
786 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.
- Wins
- 310
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 463
- Avg. percentile
- 53
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 1,118,627 44th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $87,796 15th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 11.2% 22nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 102.3 37th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $55,878 35th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $71,900 13th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,342 30th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 144.1 4th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 5,761 29th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
- TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
- HealthRhode Island · 182 statistics
- Tech & BusinessRhode Island · 47 statistics
- Crime & SafetyRhode Island · 71 statistics
- CultureRhode Island · 77 statistics
- EnvironmentRhode Island · 37 statistics
- Facts & TriviaRhode Island · 17 statistics
- PopulationRhode Island · 124 statistics
- EducationRhode Island · 51 statistics
- GeographyRhode Island · 25 statistics
- EconomicsRhode Island · 289 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyAlabama · 36 statistics
- LawRhode Island · 64 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentRhode Island · 123 statistics
- SportsEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| % Fully VaxxedVaccination Rates by State | 52.9% 49th of 50 | 87.1% 1st of 50 |
| Entry Level SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $25,040 49th of 51 | $59,410 1st of 51 |
| Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State | $8.34 per pack 2nd of 51 | $13.72 per pack 49th of 51 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 1% tied 1st of 50 | 17.0% 50th of 50 |
| Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 19.6% 45th of 46 | 8.5% 3rd of 46 |
| Annual Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $62,400 51st of 51 | $100,800 tied 4th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $30.00 51st of 51 | $48.46 tied 4th of 51 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 5% tied 2nd of 50 | 41.0% 49th of 50 |
| LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State | $300 45th of 46 | $50.00 tied 1st of 46 |
| Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State | 2% 1st of 45 | 7% tied 40th of 45 |
| Annual Mean WageSonographer Salary by State | $60,240 51st of 51 | $96,400 5th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageSonographer Salary by State | $28.96 51st of 51 | $46.34 5th of 51 |
| Average Total Car Repair CostAuto Repair Rates by State | $150 49th of 51 | $132 3rd of 51 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $15.00 2nd of 51 | $117 48th of 51 |
| Road QualityRoad Quality by State | 4th 4th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 47th 47th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State | 101.81 46th of 46 | 21.51 5th of 46 |
| Affordability RankQuality of Life by State | 1st 1st of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Avg Annual SalaryMedical Billing and Coding Salary by State | $55,529 46th of 50 | $73,611 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Hourly WageMedical Billing and Coding Salary by State | $26.70 46th of 50 | $35.39 2nd of 50 |
| Gun Deaths per 100kPolymer80 Legal States | 25.6 48th of 50 | 4.8 4th of 50 |
| School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State | 46th 46th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $59,610 49th of 49 | $104,950 6th of 49 |
| Avg Annual FatalitiesDeadliest Highway by State | 33 45th of 50 | 4 tied 1st of 50 |
| Sales TaxTaxes by State | 4% tied 2nd of 46 | 7% tied 42nd of 46 |
| State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 4% tied 2nd of 46 | 7% tied 42nd of 46 |
| Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| State Sales TaxCar Registration Fees by State | 4% tied 2nd of 45 | 7% tied 41st of 45 |
| Deaths per 100k PopFatal Car Accidents by State | 19.5 45th of 51 | 4.8 tied 1st of 51 |
| Gun Death RateGun Deaths by State | 23.7 per 100k 48th of 51 | 4.6 per 100k 5th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island comes out ahead of Alabama on 463 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 13 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy. Rhode Island leads on Health, Tech & Business and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or Rhode Island?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Rhode Island has 1,118,627 (44th of 51).
- How do Alabama and Rhode Island compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Rhode Island $87,796 (15th of 51) among US states. Rhode Island ranks better.
- How do Alabama and Rhode Island compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Rhode Island 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat Rhode Island most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Total Average Price (Cigarette Prices by State): $8.34 per pack vs $13.72 per pack; Rural Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 1% vs 17.0%; Urban Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 5% vs 41.0%.
- Where does Rhode Island beat Alabama most clearly?
- Rhode Island ranks far ahead on % Fully Vaxxed (Vaccination Rates by State): 87.1% vs 52.9%; Entry Level Salary (Correctional Officer Salary by State): $59,410 vs $25,040; Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 8.5% vs 19.6%.
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