California vs Georgia
California comes out ahead of Georgia on 466 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 13 ties. California leads on Health, Tech & Business and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories. Georgia leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Travel and Agriculture and 1 more category.
810 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 466
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 331
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | California | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,345,844 1st of 51 | 11,401,288 8th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,122 6th of 51 | $77,353 27th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.5% 50th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.0% 29th of 51 | 13.4% 38th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.7 51st of 51 | 96.3 25th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,028 13th of 51 | $52,952 42nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $80,690 5th of 51 | $65,920 22nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $2,036 51st of 51 | $1,393 31st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 432.7 44th of 51 | 296.9 26th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,814 9th of 48 | 2,807 8th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthCalifornia · 189 statistics
- Tech & BusinessCalifornia · 47 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyGeorgia · 36 statistics
- TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
- Crime & SafetyCalifornia · 76 statistics
- EducationCalifornia · 50 statistics
- EconomicsCalifornia · 295 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentCalifornia · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentCalifornia · 40 statistics
- CultureCalifornia · 78 statistics
- LawCalifornia · 72 statistics
- AgricultureGeorgia · 17 statistics
- PopulationCalifornia · 125 statistics
- Facts & TriviaCalifornia · 18 statistics
- SportsGeorgia · 16 statistics
- GeographyCalifornia · 25 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | California | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State | -1,646.0% 1st of 50 | 1,986.0% 48th of 50 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $81.17 1st of 49 | $36.39 47th of 49 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 44.0% 50th of 50 | 5% tied 2nd of 50 |
| Minimum WageOvertime Laws by State | 15.5 3rd of 46 | 5.15 tied last of 46 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 47th 4th best of 50 | 1st worst of 50 |
| Overall ScoreBest States to Retire | 21.61 48th of 50 | 30.37 2nd of 50 |
| Clothing Sales Tax RateSales Tax on Clothing by State | 7.25% 39th of 39 | 4% tied 2nd of 39 |
| Sales TaxTaxes by State | 7.25% 46th of 46 | 4% tied 2nd of 46 |
| State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 7.25% 46th of 46 | 4% tied 2nd of 46 |
| State Sales TaxCar Registration Fees by State | 7.25% 45th of 45 | 4% tied 2nd of 45 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $89,220 1st of 51 | $36,440 47th of 51 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | -3,833.0% 1st of 50 | 1,429.0% 46th of 50 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $524 46th of 50 | $20.00 1st of 50 |
| Annual SalaryBSN Salary by State | $101,533 4th of 50 | $75,348 48th of 50 |
| Hourly WageBSN Salary by State | $48.81 4th of 50 | $36.23 48th of 50 |
| Police Officer Avg Annual SalaryPolice Officer Salary by State | $115,400 1st of 50 | $56,350 45th of 50 |
| SSI Lobbying Disclosure ScoreMost Corrupt States | 87.9 2nd of 50 | 49.6 46th of 50 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MaxLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $94,000 2nd of 50 | $38,878 46th of 50 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 50th 50th of 51 | 6th 6th of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $7.49 per gallon 51st of 51 | $5.20 per gallon 7th of 51 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States | 50th 50th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $142,520 1st of 51 | $108,490 44th of 51 |
| Entry Level SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $59,260 2nd of 51 | $30,030 45th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $68.52 1st of 51 | $52.16 44th of 51 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $85.00 2nd of 51 | $698 45th of 51 |
| Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $85.00 1st of 50 | $599 tied 42nd of 50 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $120,520 3rd of 49 | $65,150 44th of 49 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $88,550 1st of 49 | $43,190 42nd of 49 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $20,000 tied last of 50 | $8,000 tied 2nd of 50 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $58.58 50th of 50 | $15.00 tied 8th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, California or Georgia?
- California comes out ahead of Georgia on 466 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 13 ties. California leads on Health, Tech & Business and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories. Georgia leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Travel and Agriculture and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, California or Georgia?
- California has a population of 39,345,844 (1st of 51 US states) and Georgia has 11,401,288 (8th of 51).
- How do California and Georgia compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: California $99,122 (6th of 51), Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51) among US states. California ranks better.
- How do California and Georgia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): California 5.5% (50th of 51), Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- Where does California beat Georgia most clearly?
- California ranks far ahead on % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023 (Prison Population by State): -1,646.0% vs 1,986.0%; Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021) (Prison Spending by State): $81.17 vs $36.39; Minimum Wage (Overtime Laws by State): 15.5 vs 5.15.
- Where does Georgia beat California most clearly?
- Georgia ranks far ahead on Urban Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 5% vs 44.0%; Overall Score (Best States to Retire): 30.37 vs 21.61; Clothing Sales Tax Rate (Sales Tax on Clothing by State): 4% vs 7.25%.
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