Which has more people, Alabama or Utah?

Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).

How do Alabama and Utah compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.

Where does Alabama beat Utah most clearly?

Alabama ranks far ahead on Maximum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $6,000 vs $16,000; Hourly Median Wage (Dentist Salary by State): $98.14 vs $51.06; Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000 (Best Weather by State): 58.28 in vs 12.26 in.

Where does Utah beat Alabama most clearly?

Utah ranks far ahead on Cigarette Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 8.94% vs 22.6%; Tobacco Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 11.3% vs 28.6%; Christmas Spirit Rank (Christmas by State): 3rd vs 50th.

Alabama vs Utah

Utah comes out ahead of Alabama on 490 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 295 with 15 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. Utah leads on Facts & Trivia, Culture and Geography and 11 more categories.

800 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alabama

Wins: 295
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 2

Utah

Wins: 490
Avg. percentile: 56
Categories led: 14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Utah
Population	5,223,121 24th of 51	3,574,825 30th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,999 46th of 51	$95,166 11th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.9% 5th of 51	3.6% 17th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.6% 45th of 51	8.5% 2nd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	88.8 7th of 51	98.9 31st of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,216 48th of 51	$55,116 40th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$57,500 46th of 51	$66,290 21st of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,007 9th of 51	$1,496 37th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	348.3 33rd of 51	235.7 17th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,669 7th of 48	6,978 38th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaUtah · 17 statistics
CultureUtah · 77 statistics
GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
EducationUtah · 51 statistics
HealthUtah · 190 statistics
Crime & SafetyUtah · 74 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
PopulationUtah · 126 statistics
AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
Tech & BusinessUtah · 47 statistics
LawUtah · 66 statistics
EnvironmentUtah · 39 statistics
EconomicsUtah · 295 statistics
TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
Politics & GovernmentUtah · 127 statistics
SportsUtah · 17 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alabama	Utah
Maximum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State	$6,000 1st of 50	$16,000 50th of 50
Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	22.6% 50th of 51	8.94% 1st of 51
Tobacco Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	28.6% 49th of 51	11.3% 1st of 51
Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State	50th 50th of 51	3rd 3rd of 51
Hourly Median WageDentist Salary by State	$98.14 4th of 39	$51.06 39th of 39
Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States	14 tied 48th of 51	42 tied 2nd of 51
Community Environment RankSaddest States	46th 46th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State	58.28 in 4th of 50	12.26 in 49th of 50
Total ScoreBest States for Hiking	2 tied last of 50	88 4th of 50
Death RateDeath Rate by State	1,160 per 100k 46th of 51	623 per 100k 1st of 51
Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State	$15.00 2nd of 51	$99.00 47th of 51
Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	19.6% 45th of 46	8.7% tied 4th of 46
Cardiovascular DiseaseHealthiest States	11.9 46th of 50	6.6 2nd of 50
Education and Health RankQuality of Life by State	46th 46th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State	$3,500 tied 2nd of 50	$6,000 50th of 50
NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education	262 48th of 50	282 tied 3rd of 50
Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in	6th 6th worst of 50	50th best of 50
Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	83.7 44th of 49	11.34 1st of 49
Median Gross IncomePercentage of Households Making Over $100,000	$60,000 tied 48th of 51	$101,013 4th of 51
Experience RatingBest States for Hiking	1.9 tied 46th of 50	8.4 4th of 50
SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	81.9 2nd of 50	48.5 45th of 50
Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022)Maternal Mortality Rate by State	38.6 per 100k Births 37th of 39	15.5 per 100k Births 4th of 39
Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State	2% 1st of 45	6.96% 39th of 45
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.6% 45th of 51	8.5% 2nd of 51
Overall ScoreHealthiest States	-0.751 47th of 50	0.638 5th of 50
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States	39.32 46th of 50	62.41 4th of 50
Obesity Rate 18-39Most Obese States	38.5% 49th of 50	26.8% 7th of 50
Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In	43rd 42nd of 49	1st 1st of 49
Economic RankDisability Benefits by State	44th tied 44th of 51	2nd 2nd of 51
SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States	78.8 tied 7th of 50	34.2 49th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Utah?: Utah comes out ahead of Alabama on 490 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 295 with 15 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. Utah leads on Facts & Trivia, Culture and Geography 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 Utah?: Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
How do Alabama and Utah compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
How do Alabama and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Utah most clearly?: Alabama ranks far ahead on Maximum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $6,000 vs $16,000; Hourly Median Wage (Dentist Salary by State): $98.14 vs $51.06; Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000 (Best Weather by State): 58.28 in vs 12.26 in.
Where does Utah beat Alabama most clearly?: Utah ranks far ahead on Cigarette Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 8.94% vs 22.6%; Tobacco Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 11.3% vs 28.6%; Christmas Spirit Rank (Christmas by State): 3rd vs 50th.

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