California vs Connecticut
Connecticut comes out ahead of California on 436 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 351 with 9 ties. California leads on Agriculture, Sports and Health and 2 more categories. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Population and 7 more categories.
796 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 351
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 436
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | California | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,345,844 1st of 51 | 3,702,543 29th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,122 6th of 51 | $95,781 9th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.5% 50th of 51 | 4% tied 25th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.0% 29th of 51 | 10.0% 9th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.7 51st of 51 | 103.6 42nd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,028 13th of 51 | $74,254 3rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $80,690 5th of 51 | $77,420 8th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $2,036 51st of 51 | $1,488 35th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 432.7 44th of 51 | 109.6 2nd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,814 9th of 48 | 5,849 30th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureCalifornia · 17 statistics
- SportsCalifornia · 16 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 74 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 38 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 124 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyConnecticut · 36 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaConnecticut · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 48 statistics
- TravelConnecticut · 29 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 291 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 78 statistics
- HealthCalifornia · 188 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentCalifornia · 123 statistics
- GeographyCalifornia · 25 statistics
- LawEven · 67 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | California | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 66,548 51st of 51 | 81 1st of 51 |
| Food Wasted RankFood Waste by State | 1st worst of 50 | 47th 4th best of 50 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 47th 47th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Personnel RankFarming-Friendly States | 1st 1st of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 66.4% 46th of 51 | 81.3% 1st of 51 |
| Total Forest AreaLumber Production by State | 31.6M acres 1st of 51 | 1.8M acres 46th of 51 |
| Community RankBest States for Fishing | 4th 4th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State | 7th 7th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Bad Driving IndexWorst Drivers by State | 90.58 47th of 49 | 25.36 tied 5th of 49 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $9,482 50th of 51 | $4,261 7th of 51 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 90.1% 45th of 51 | 96.1% 2nd of 51 |
| FatalitiesFloods by State | 339 45th of 47 | 15 tied 5th of 47 |
| Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $85.00 1st of 50 | $599 tied 42nd of 50 |
| Entertainment Rank (WH)Most Boring States | 1st 1st of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Violent Crime Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 508 per 100k 45th of 50 | 150 per 100k 3rd of 50 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 1st 1st of 49 | 43rd 42nd of 49 |
| % of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 4.8% 49th of 51 | 1.1% tied 6th of 51 |
| Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 486 45th of 51 | 136 3rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 432.7 44th of 51 | 109.6 2nd of 51 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 6.72 4th of 49 | 9.99 tied 42nd of 49 |
| % of Freshwater Fish Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 50.0% 47th of 51 | 4.3% tied 5th of 51 |
| InmatesFederal Prisons by State | 11,235 35th of 36 | 862 6th of 36 |
| % of Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 29.0% 50th of 51 | 3% tied 5th of 51 |
| Academic & Work Environment RankBest States for Teachers | 45th 45th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Burglary Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 275.1 44th of 51 | 81.6 3rd of 51 |
| Industrial DiversityMost Diverse US States | 4th 4th of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 510 45th of 50 | 150 5th of 50 |
| % of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State | 66.3% 51st of 51 | 16.8% 11th of 51 |
| % ShelteredHomeless Population by State | 33.7% 51st of 51 | 83.2% 11th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, California or Connecticut?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of California on 436 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 351 with 9 ties. California leads on Agriculture, Sports and Health and 2 more categories. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Population and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, California or Connecticut?
- California has a population of 39,345,844 (1st of 51 US states) and Connecticut has 3,702,543 (29th of 51).
- How do California and Connecticut compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: California $99,122 (6th of 51), Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51) among US states. California ranks better.
- How do California and Connecticut compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): California 5.5% (50th of 51), Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- Where does California beat Connecticut most clearly?
- California ranks far ahead on Personnel Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 1st vs 46th; Total Forest Area (Lumber Production by State): 31.6M acres vs 1.8M acres; Community Rank (Best States for Fishing): 4th vs 49th.
- Where does Connecticut beat California most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Chronically Homeless (Homeless Population by State): 81 vs 66,548; Food Wasted Rank (Food Waste by State): 47th vs 1st; Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHub (Safest States in the US): 1st vs 47th.
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