Which has more people, Alabama or Wisconsin?

Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Wisconsin has 5,988,406 (21st of 51).

How do Alabama and Wisconsin compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.

Where does Alabama beat Wisconsin most clearly?

Alabama ranks far ahead on Excessive Drinking Rate (Alcohol Consumption by State): 13.0% vs 24.5%; Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.8 vs 11.9; Average Annual Property Tax (Taxes by State): $895 vs $4,027.

Where does Wisconsin beat Alabama most clearly?

Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 6.1% vs 19.6%; Christmas Spirit Rank (Christmas by State): 2nd vs 50th; NAEP Math Scores (Best States for Education): 283 vs 262.

Alabama vs Wisconsin

Wisconsin comes out ahead of Alabama on 489 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 301 with 12 ties. Alabama leads on Travel and Agriculture. Wisconsin leads on Facts & Trivia, Sports and Education and 11 more categories.

802 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alabama

Wins: 301
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 2

Wisconsin

Wins: 489
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Wisconsin
Population	5,223,121 24th of 51	5,988,406 21st of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,999 46th of 51	$77,485 26th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.9% 5th of 51	3.2% tied 7th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.6% 45th of 51	10.6% 16th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	88.8 7th of 51	94.1 20th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,216 48th of 51	$58,273 26th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$57,500 46th of 51	$64,270 30th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,007 9th of 51	$1,087 19th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	348.3 33rd of 51	240.3 19th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,669 7th of 48	7,528 41st of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaWisconsin · 17 statistics
SportsWisconsin · 17 statistics
TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
EducationWisconsin · 51 statistics
Tech & BusinessWisconsin · 47 statistics
CultureWisconsin · 77 statistics
GeographyWisconsin · 25 statistics
HealthWisconsin · 189 statistics
EnvironmentWisconsin · 38 statistics
Crime & SafetyWisconsin · 77 statistics
LawWisconsin · 67 statistics
EconomicsWisconsin · 295 statistics
PopulationWisconsin · 125 statistics
AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyWisconsin · 36 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWisconsin · 128 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alabama	Wisconsin
Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	19.6% 45th of 46	6.1% 1st of 46
Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State	50th 50th of 51	2nd 2nd of 51
NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education	262 48th of 50	283 tied 1st of 50
McDonalds Happy MealFast Food Prices by State	$2.79 tied 46th of 50	$3.93 1st of 50
Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State	42.32 48th of 51	57.05 2nd of 51
Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State	13.0% 4th of 50	24.5% 49th of 50
Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State	2.8 tied 3rd of 50	11.9 48th of 50
Annual Median WageSonographer Salary by State	$62,400 51st of 51	$95,680 6th of 51
Hourly Median WageSonographer Salary by State	$30.00 51st of 51	$46.00 6th of 51
Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022)Maternal Mortality Rate by State	38.6 per 100k Births 37th of 39	13.2 per 100k Births 3rd of 39
% of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State	58.6% 49th of 51	10.1% tied 4th of 51
% ShelteredHomeless Population by State	41.4% 49th of 51	89.9% tied 4th of 51
Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State	101.81 46th of 46	21.56 6th of 46
Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State	$895 2nd of 51	$4,027 46th of 51
Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State	0.41% 2nd of 51	1.85% 46th of 51
Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	50th 51st of 51	7th 7th of 51
Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan NativePrison Population by State	1 1st of 49	904 43rd of 49
Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	5% tied 2nd of 50	29.0% 46th of 50
Road QualityRoad Quality by State	4th 4th of 50	46th 46th of 50
Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	45.5% 6th of 51	61.8% 48th of 51
Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State	0.37% 2nd of 51	1.53% 44th of 51
Tax RateStates with No Property Tax	0.38% 2nd of 51	1.51% 44th of 51
Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State	9.46% tied 43rd of 47	5.72% 5th of 47
Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States	42nd 42nd of 50	1st 1st of 50
Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State	0.38% 2nd of 50	1.42% 43rd of 50
Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	5.94 mph tied 49th of 51	9 mph 8th of 51
LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State	$300 45th of 46	$62.00 8th of 46
Annual Mean WageSonographer Salary by State	$60,240 51st of 51	$92,450 10th of 51
Hourly Mean WageSonographer Salary by State	$28.96 51st of 51	$44.45 10th of 51
Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	2.87 mph 47th of 51	6.88 mph 6th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Wisconsin?: Wisconsin comes out ahead of Alabama on 489 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 301 with 12 ties. Alabama leads on Travel and Agriculture. Wisconsin leads on Facts & Trivia, Sports and Education 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 Wisconsin?: Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Wisconsin has 5,988,406 (21st of 51).
How do Alabama and Wisconsin compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
How do Alabama and Wisconsin compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Wisconsin most clearly?: Alabama ranks far ahead on Excessive Drinking Rate (Alcohol Consumption by State): 13.0% vs 24.5%; Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.8 vs 11.9; Average Annual Property Tax (Taxes by State): $895 vs $4,027.
Where does Wisconsin beat Alabama most clearly?: Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 6.1% vs 19.6%; Christmas Spirit Rank (Christmas by State): 2nd vs 50th; NAEP Math Scores (Best States for Education): 283 vs 262.

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