Which has more people, Alabama or Vermont?

Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Vermont has 642,805 (50th of 51).

How do Alabama and Vermont compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Vermont $81,203 (20th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Vermont 2.7% (4th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.

Where does Alabama beat Vermont most clearly?

Alabama ranks far ahead on Average Salary (Highest Paying Jobs by State): $376,956 vs $305,820; Affordability (Worst States to Retire): 50th vs 3rd; Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-Old (Child Care Cost by State): $7,268 vs $18,366.

Where does Vermont beat Alabama most clearly?

Vermont ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate - Black (Most Obese States): 22.6% vs 49.1%; Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 14.56 vs 101.81; Average Total Car Repair Cost (Auto Repair Rates by State): $127 vs $150.

Alabama vs Vermont

Vermont comes out ahead of Alabama on 461 of 778 statistics where one end is better, to 307 with 10 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. Vermont leads on Environment, Facts & Trivia and Geography and 11 more categories.

778 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alabama

Wins: 307
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 2

Vermont

Wins: 461
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Vermont
Population	5,223,121 24th of 51	642,805 50th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,999 46th of 51	$81,203 20th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.9% 5th of 51	2.7% 4th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.6% 45th of 51	10.1% 12th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	88.8 7th of 51	98.0 29th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,216 48th of 51	$58,893 22nd of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$57,500 46th of 51	$69,050 19th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,007 9th of 51	$1,234 26th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	348.3 33rd of 51	214.4 10th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,669 7th of 48	8,059 44th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EnvironmentVermont · 38 statistics
Facts & TriviaVermont · 17 statistics
GeographyVermont · 25 statistics
PopulationVermont · 124 statistics
EducationVermont · 51 statistics
AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
CultureVermont · 76 statistics
HealthVermont · 182 statistics
Crime & SafetyVermont · 66 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyVermont · 36 statistics
LawVermont · 64 statistics
SportsVermont · 17 statistics
TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
EconomicsVermont · 288 statistics
Politics & GovernmentVermont · 128 statistics
Tech & BusinessVermont · 46 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alabama	Vermont
Obesity Rate - BlackMost Obese States	49.1% 48th of 48	22.6% 1st of 48
Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State	$376,956 2nd of 50	$305,820 50th of 50
Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State	101.81 46th of 46	14.56 tied 2nd of 46
Average Total Car Repair CostAuto Repair Rates by State	$150 49th of 51	$127 1st of 51
% Fully VaxxedVaccination Rates by State	52.9% 49th of 50	85.0% 2nd of 50
% That Received Updated BoosterVaccination Rates by State	6% 48th of 50	27.8% 1st of 50
AffordabilityWorst States to Retire	50th best of 50	3rd 3rd worst of 50
Greenest StatesMost Beautiful States	48th 48th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Mean Annual Snowfall 1971-2000Best Weather by State	0.57 in 47th of 49	89.25 in 1st of 49
Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States	40.5% 49th of 51	29.6% tied 1st of 51
Maximum Local Sales Tax RateSales Tax by State	11.0% 38th of 38	1% tied 2nd of 38
% of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State	58.6% 49th of 51	4.8% 2nd of 51
% ShelteredHomeless Population by State	41.4% 49th of 51	95.2% 2nd of 51
Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-OldChild Care Cost by State	$7,268 3rd of 51	$18,366 50th of 51
Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	11.4% 4th of 51	26.7% 51st of 51
Arts RankBest States to Retire	47th 47th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Health Care RankBest States to Retire	47th 47th of 50	1st 1st of 50
WH 2023 Total ScoreGreenest States	36.11 47th of 50	78.44 1st of 50
SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	81.9 2nd of 50	38.7 48th of 50
FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States	4th 4th worst of 49	48th best of 49
Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State	2.8 tied 3rd of 50	12.3 49th of 50
SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States	73 tied 4th of 50	24 50th of 50
Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	13.1% 5th of 51	28.5% 51st of 51
Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State	0.37% 2nd of 51	1.76% 48th of 51
Obesity Rate 18-39Most Obese States	38.5% 49th of 50	24.4% 4th of 50
Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State	0.38% 2nd of 50	1.59% 47th of 50
SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	75.2 4th of 50	38.8 49th of 50
WH Eco Friendly BehaviorGreenest States	46th 46th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State	$895 2nd of 51	$4,135 47th of 51
Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State	0.41% 2nd of 51	1.9% 47th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Vermont?: Vermont comes out ahead of Alabama on 461 of 778 statistics where one end is better, to 307 with 10 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. Vermont leads on Environment, Facts & Trivia 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 Vermont?: Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Vermont has 642,805 (50th of 51).
How do Alabama and Vermont compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Vermont $81,203 (20th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.
How do Alabama and Vermont compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Vermont 2.7% (4th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Vermont most clearly?: Alabama ranks far ahead on Average Salary (Highest Paying Jobs by State): $376,956 vs $305,820; Affordability (Worst States to Retire): 50th vs 3rd; Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-Old (Child Care Cost by State): $7,268 vs $18,366.
Where does Vermont beat Alabama most clearly?: Vermont ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate - Black (Most Obese States): 22.6% vs 49.1%; Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 14.56 vs 101.81; Average Total Car Repair Cost (Auto Repair Rates by State): $127 vs $150.

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