Arizona vs Nebraska

Nebraska comes out ahead of Arizona on 457 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 340 with 7 ties. Arizona leads on Sports, Travel and Politics & Government. Nebraska leads on Environment, Facts & Trivia and Infrastructure & Energy and 10 more categories.

804 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 7 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Arizona
Wins
340
Avg. percentile
48
Categories led
3
Nebraska
Wins
457
Avg. percentile
54
Categories led
13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticArizonaNebraska
Population
7,691,212
14th of 51
2,030,421
38th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$79,964
21st of 51
$76,475
29th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
4.3%
tied 33rd of 51
3%
6th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
12.5%
32nd of 51
10.6%
18th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
100.7
35th of 51
90.1
11th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$52,890
43rd of 51
$65,297
6th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$67,620
20th of 51
$62,400
32nd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$1,543
39th of 51
$1,072
17th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
377.9
36th of 51
218.4
12th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
1,919
4th of 48
6,281
34th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
  • Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
  • EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
  • SportsArizona · 17 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyNebraska · 74 statistics
  • PopulationNebraska · 125 statistics
  • AgricultureNebraska · 17 statistics
  • TravelArizona · 29 statistics
  • CultureNebraska · 79 statistics
  • GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessNebraska · 48 statistics
  • HealthNebraska · 189 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentArizona · 128 statistics
  • EconomicsNebraska · 299 statistics
  • LawNebraska · 67 statistics

Biggest differences

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

StatisticArizonaNebraska
Annual Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State
$136,780
5th of 47
$87,440
46th of 47
Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping
6.84
5th of 49
10
tied last of 49
% of Vascular Plant Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States
15.3%
47th of 51
1.3%
3rd of 51
Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States
72.76
1st of 51
51.78
45th of 51
PriceEgg Prices by State
$6.03 per dozen
45th of 50
$4.25 per dozen
2nd of 50
SSI State Budget Process ScoreMost Corrupt States
64.8
44th of 50
96.9
1st of 50
% of Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States
14.0%
tied 45th of 51
2%
tied 1st of 51
Education and Child CareBest States to Raise a Family
48th
48th of 50
6th
6th of 50
State Rank All GovtsPublic Land by State
6th
6th of 50
48th
48th of 50
NFIP Cost Difference From 2021Floods by State
14.0%
46th of 47
1%
tied 6th of 47
Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State
$317
3rd of 51
$535
45th of 51
Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States
8th
8th of 51
50th
50th of 51
Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners
1st
1st of 50
42nd
42nd of 50
Food Wasted RankFood Waste by State
4th
4th worst of 50
44th
7th best of 50
Household DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US
6th
6th of 50
46th
46th of 50
Wasted Instead of ReusedFood Waste by State
1st
worst of 50
41st
10th best of 50
Overall ScorePension-Friendly States
8.1
48th of 49
66.7
9th of 49
Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State
0.48%
tied 4th of 50
1.49%
tied 44th of 50
Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State
$122,820
8th of 47
$81,430
45th of 47
Hourly Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State
$59.05
8th of 47
$39.15
45th of 47
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State
4,500 per 100k
41st of 51
2,459 per 100k
1st of 51
Household Diversity RankMost Diverse US States
6th
6th of 50
45th
45th of 50
Scenic BeautyBest States for Hiking
9
tied 1st of 50
4
tied 40th of 50
Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless
48th
48th of 50
9th
9th of 50
Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping
8.75
10th of 49
10
tied last of 49
State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State
6th
5th of 49
44th
43rd of 49
Personal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States
2nd
2nd of 50
40th
40th of 50
Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers
5th
5th of 51
43rd
43rd of 51
Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State
4.9
tied 43rd of 51
2.9
6th of 51
Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
102.8
42nd of 51
93.0
4th of 51
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Quick answers

Which is better, Arizona or Nebraska?
Nebraska comes out ahead of Arizona on 457 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 340 with 7 ties. Arizona leads on Sports, Travel and Politics & Government. Nebraska leads on Environment, Facts & Trivia and Infrastructure & Energy and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Arizona or Nebraska?
Arizona has a population of 7,691,212 (14th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).
How do Arizona and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Arizona $79,964 (21st of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Arizona ranks better.
How do Arizona and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Arizona 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
Where does Arizona beat Nebraska most clearly?
Arizona ranks far ahead on Annual Mean Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $136,780 vs $87,440; Crimes Per National Park (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 6.84 vs 10; Overall Racial Integration Score (Least Racist States): 72.76 vs 51.78.
Where does Nebraska beat Arizona most clearly?
Nebraska ranks far ahead on % of Vascular Plant Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 1.3% vs 15.3%; Price (Egg Prices by State): $4.25 per dozen vs $6.03 per dozen; SSI State Budget Process Score (Most Corrupt States): 96.9 vs 64.8.

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