

Alaska vs Connecticut
Connecticut comes out ahead of Alaska on 462 of 764 statistics where one end is better, to 290 with 12 ties. Alaska leads on Sports, Agriculture and Politics & Government. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Environment and 9 more categories.
764 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.
- Wins
- 290
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 462
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alaska | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 738,003 48th of 51 | 3,702,543 29th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $92,788 13th of 51 | $95,781 9th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 | 4% tied 25th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.1% 13th of 51 | 10.0% 9th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 102.4 38th of 51 | 103.6 42nd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,272 18th of 51 | $74,254 3rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $74,720 10th of 51 | $77,420 8th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,419 34th of 51 | $1,488 35th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 729.3 50th of 51 | 109.6 2nd of 51 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsAlaska · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 71 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 124 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 33 statistics
- TravelConnecticut · 27 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 184 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 77 statistics
- Facts & TriviaConnecticut · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 46 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- GeographyConnecticut · 24 statistics
- AgricultureAlaska · 16 statistics
- LawConnecticut · 57 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyConnecticut · 33 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentAlaska · 119 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 279 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alaska | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $2.92 51st of 51 | $0.61 1st of 51 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 63.0% 51st of 51 | 81.3% 1st of 51 |
| PCV 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 75.6% 51st of 51 | 90.3% 1st of 51 |
| Local Tax Burden Per CapitaHighest Taxed States | $2,943 1st of 50 | $12,151 50th of 50 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 50th 50th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $110 51st of 51 | $65.50 2nd of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 9.04 mph 1st of 51 | 2.7 mph 50th of 51 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $199 1st of 51 | $1,015 50th of 51 |
| Taxes Paid To Own State Per CapitaTax Burden by State | $1,527 1st of 51 | $9,883 50th of 51 |
| Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 50th 50th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Overall Score (Higher is Better)Best State To Be a Police Officer | 26.2 51st of 51 | 60.08 3rd of 51 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 118.4 per 100k 51st of 51 | 20.1 per 100k 3rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 729.3 50th of 51 | 109.6 2nd of 51 |
| Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car | $29,656 50th of 50 | $22,528 3rd of 50 |
| Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car | 20.0% 50th of 50 | -8.8% 3rd of 50 |
| Economic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 1st 1st of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Economic Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 1st 1st of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| K-12 PerformancePublic School Rankings by State | 50th 50th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Overall Public School RankPublic School Rankings by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Kindergarten)Vaccination Rates by State | 84.3% 49th of 50 | 97.7% tied 2nd of 50 |
| Varicella 2 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 82.6% 49th of 50 | 97.5% tied 2nd of 50 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 75.3% 49th of 51 | 88.3% 2nd of 51 |
| Estimated Max PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $25.00 tied 1st of 51 | $1,405 tied last of 51 |
| Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 724 50th of 51 | 136 3rd of 51 |
| Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 1st 1st of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rates by State | 28.2 per 100k 50th of 50 | 9.1 per 100k 4th of 50 |
| DTaP 5 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 83.8% 48th of 50 | 97.6% 2nd of 50 |
| Polio 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 84.4% 48th of 50 | 97.8% 2nd of 50 |
| Violent Crime Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 726 per 100k 49th of 50 | 150 per 100k 3rd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alaska or Connecticut?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of Alaska on 462 of 764 statistics where one end is better, to 290 with 12 ties. Alaska leads on Sports, Agriculture and Politics & Government. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Environment and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alaska or Connecticut?
- Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Connecticut has 3,702,543 (29th of 51).
- How do Alaska and Connecticut compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- How do Alaska and Connecticut compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- Where does Alaska beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Alaska ranks far ahead on Local Tax Burden Per Capita (Highest Taxed States): $2,943 vs $12,151; Mean Wind Speed at 33 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 9.04 mph vs 2.7 mph; Nursing Home Health Care Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $199 vs $1,015.
- Where does Connecticut beat Alaska most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Avg Cost per Mbps (Internet Costs by State): $0.61 vs $2.92; Combined 7 Series (Vaccination Rates by State): 81.3% vs 63.0%; PCV 4 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 90.3% vs 75.6%.
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