Which has more people, Alaska or Missouri?

Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Missouri has 6,297,538 (18th of 51).

How do Alaska and Missouri compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.

How do Alaska and Missouri compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.

Where does Alaska beat Missouri most clearly?

Alaska ranks far ahead on Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary Education (Per Pupil Spending by State): $7,585 vs $1,153; Gross Earnings of Top 1% (Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State): $902,002 vs $444,935; Scenic Beauty Rank (Most Beautiful States): 2nd vs 46th.

Where does Missouri beat Alaska most clearly?

Missouri ranks far ahead on Annual Cost (Assisted Living Costs by State): $36,000 vs $81,960; Transportation Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 88.4 vs 117.1; COLI Misc. Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 91.9 vs 118.9.

Alaska vs Missouri

Alaska comes out ahead of Missouri on 382 of 770 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 14 ties. Alaska leads on Sports, Education and Health and 2 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 7 more categories.

770 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alaska

Wins: 382
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 5

Missouri

Wins: 374
Avg. percentile: 47
Categories led: 10

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alaska	Missouri
Population	738,003 48th of 51	6,297,538 18th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$92,788 13th of 51	$70,702 41st 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	12.6% 34th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	102.4 38th of 51	90.8 13th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$60,272 18th of 51	$57,850 28th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$74,720 10th of 51	$62,160 34th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,419 34th of 51	$1,033 11th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	729.3 50th of 51	417.8 41st of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

AgricultureMissouri · 16 statistics
SportsAlaska · 17 statistics
TravelMissouri · 27 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMissouri · 33 statistics
Facts & TriviaMissouri · 17 statistics
LawMissouri · 57 statistics
EducationAlaska · 51 statistics
HealthAlaska · 184 statistics
Tech & BusinessMissouri · 46 statistics
EnvironmentMissouri · 34 statistics
EconomicsAlaska · 283 statistics
CultureMissouri · 77 statistics
Politics & GovernmentAlaska · 122 statistics
GeographyMissouri · 24 statistics
PopulationMissouri · 124 statistics
Crime & SafetyEven · 72 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alaska	Missouri
Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary EducationPer Pupil Spending by State	$7,585 1st of 51	$1,153 51st of 51
Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State	$81,960 50th of 51	$36,000 1st of 51
Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	117.1 48th of 51	88.4 1st of 51
COLI Misc. Costs IndexLeast Expensive States	118.9 50th of 51	91.9 4th of 51
Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State	$902,002 3rd of 51	$444,935 49th of 51
Misc Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	119.8 49th of 51	91.8 3rd of 51
Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State	$20,000 tied last of 50	$3,700 1st of 50
Overall ScoreBest States to Retire	17.31 50th of 50	29.78 5th of 50
COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States	114.3 46th of 51	87.2 1st of 51
Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	16.0% tied 47th of 50	1% tied 1st of 50
Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States	58 tied 46th of 49	97 tied 3rd of 49
Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States	2nd 2nd of 49	46th 45th of 49
COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State	125.0 50th of 51	95.9 tied 5th of 51
Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State	3 tied 47th of 49	29 5th of 49
% of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State	0.0443 45th of 50	0.194 2nd of 50
Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State	44.3 per 100k person-years 45th of 50	194.2 per 100k person-years 2nd of 50
Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State	$67.02 6th of 49	$34.55 48th of 49
Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State	$73,400 6th of 49	$40,750 48th of 49
LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State	$250 tied 41st of 46	$50.00 tied 1st of 46
Total Crime CostMost Dangerous Cities by State	$831.48B 42nd of 45	$56.74B 4th of 45
COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States	150.0 51st of 51	91.8 8th of 51
Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State	$12.99 per pack 44th of 51	$8.01 per pack 1st of 51
Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State	$436 50th of 50	$164 8th of 50
SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States	88.2 2nd of 50	40.6 44th of 50
LLC Filing FeeLLC Cost by State	$250 47th of 51	$50 tied 1st of 51
10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State	$49,260 7th of 51	$37,880 49th of 51
Average Cost for Advanced Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State	$1,952 48th of 51	$1,417 6th of 51
Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State	$67,520 6th of 51	$35,980 48th of 51
Avg. Annual Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State	$37,595 2nd of 51	$25,378 44th of 51
Avg. Monthly Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State	$3,133 2nd of 51	$2,115 44th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alaska or Missouri?: Alaska comes out ahead of Missouri on 382 of 770 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 14 ties. Alaska leads on Sports, Education and Health and 2 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alaska or Missouri?: Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Missouri has 6,297,538 (18th of 51).
How do Alaska and Missouri compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.
How do Alaska and Missouri compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.
Where does Alaska beat Missouri most clearly?: Alaska ranks far ahead on Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary Education (Per Pupil Spending by State): $7,585 vs $1,153; Gross Earnings of Top 1% (Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State): $902,002 vs $444,935; Scenic Beauty Rank (Most Beautiful States): 2nd vs 46th.
Where does Missouri beat Alaska most clearly?: Missouri ranks far ahead on Annual Cost (Assisted Living Costs by State): $36,000 vs $81,960; Transportation Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 88.4 vs 117.1; COLI Misc. Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 91.9 vs 118.9.

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