Alabama vs Texas
Texas comes out ahead of Alabama on 452 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 332 with 18 ties. Alabama leads on Travel and Politics & Government. Texas leads on Health, Culture and Facts & Trivia and 8 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 32,101,064 2nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $78,476 22nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 13.8% 40th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 97.1 27th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $58,219 27th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $65,750 24th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,403 33rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 344.9 31st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 1,820 3rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthTexas · 189 statistics
- CultureTexas · 77 statistics
- Facts & TriviaTexas · 17 statistics
- LawTexas · 67 statistics
- AgricultureTexas · 17 statistics
- TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
- GeographyTexas · 25 statistics
- EducationTexas · 51 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyTexas · 36 statistics
- EconomicsTexas · 292 statistics
- SportsTexas · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentAlabama · 121 statistics
- Crime & SafetyTexas · 75 statistics
- Tech & BusinessEven · 47 statistics
- EnvironmentEven · 40 statistics
- PopulationEven · 125 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Family FunBest States to Raise a Family | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Linguistic DiversityMost Diverse US States | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 0.37% 2nd of 51 | 1.6% 46th of 51 |
| Median IncomeSafest Cities by State | $44,075 44th of 48 | $170,679 3rd of 48 |
| Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State | 0.38% 2nd of 50 | 1.49% tied 44th of 50 |
| Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 19.6% 45th of 46 | 9.3% 6th of 46 |
| Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State | $895 2nd of 51 | $3,907 45th of 51 |
| Death RateDeath Rate by State | 1,160 per 100k 46th of 51 | 751 per 100k 3rd of 51 |
| Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State | 0.41% 2nd of 51 | 1.8% 45th of 51 |
| Tax RateStates with No Property Tax | 0.38% 2nd of 51 | 1.58% 45th of 51 |
| SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 81.9 2nd of 50 | 49.7 44th of 50 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 5.23 5th of 49 | 9.62 46th of 49 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $799 47th of 51 | $150 tied 4th of 51 |
| Prison PopulationPrivate Prisons by State | 253 4th of 26 | 11,030 25th of 26 |
| Socioeconomic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| One Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 23.9% 3rd of 51 | 26.7% 44th of 51 |
| Maximum Local Sales Tax RateSales Tax by State | 11.0% 38th of 38 | 2% tied 6th of 38 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $104,343 9th of 50 | $74,606 48th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $50.17 9th of 50 | $35.87 48th of 50 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $788 1st of 50 | $4,232 40th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $8,695 9th of 50 | $6,217 48th of 50 |
| Registration & Documentation FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $882 42nd of 50 | $224 3rd of 50 |
| Renewable Energy IncentivesOff-Grid Living Legal States | 21 42nd of 50 | 115 3rd of 50 |
| School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State | 46th 46th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Socioeconomic Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $2,006 9th of 50 | $1,434 48th of 50 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $94,220 49th of 51 | $132,980 10th of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $738 1st of 51 | $4,111 40th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $45.30 49th of 51 | $63.93 10th of 51 |
| Cardiovascular DiseaseHealthiest States | 11.9 46th of 50 | 8.2 tied 8th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or Texas?
- Texas comes out ahead of Alabama on 452 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 332 with 18 ties. Alabama leads on Travel and Politics & Government. Texas leads on Health, Culture and Facts & Trivia and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or Texas?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Texas has 32,101,064 (2nd of 51).
- How do Alabama and Texas compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Texas $78,476 (22nd of 51) among US states. Texas ranks better.
- How do Alabama and Texas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Texas 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat Texas most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Property Tax Burden (Tax Burden by State): 0.37% vs 1.6%; Real Estate Property Tax Rate (Property Taxes by State): 0.38% vs 1.49%; Average Annual Property Tax (Taxes by State): $895 vs $3,907.
- Where does Texas beat Alabama most clearly?
- Texas ranks far ahead on Family Fun (Best States to Raise a Family): 3rd vs 47th; Linguistic Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 3rd vs 47th; Median Income (Safest Cities by State): $170,679 vs $44,075.
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