California vs Indiana
California comes out ahead of Indiana on 450 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 340 with 13 ties. California leads on Health, Sports and Agriculture and 9 more categories. Indiana leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Travel and Tech & Business.
803 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
- 450
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 340
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | California | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,345,844 1st of 51 | 7,011,912 17th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,122 6th of 51 | $71,957 39th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.5% 50th of 51 | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.0% 29th of 51 | 12.3% 30th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.7 51st of 51 | 93.3 18th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,028 13th of 51 | $55,562 36th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $80,690 5th of 51 | $60,840 39th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $2,036 51st of 51 | $1,062 14th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 432.7 44th of 51 | 254.4 22nd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,814 9th of 48 | 5,627 26th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthCalifornia · 188 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 36 statistics
- SportsCalifornia · 16 statistics
- AgricultureCalifornia · 17 statistics
- GeographyCalifornia · 25 statistics
- CultureCalifornia · 78 statistics
- PopulationCalifornia · 125 statistics
- TravelIndiana · 29 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndiana · 48 statistics
- EducationCalifornia · 51 statistics
- LawCalifornia · 69 statistics
- EconomicsCalifornia · 293 statistics
- Facts & TriviaCalifornia · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentCalifornia · 40 statistics
- Crime & SafetyCalifornia · 74 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 122 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | California | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $6.09 51st of 51 | $3.98 1st of 51 |
| Regular Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.87 51st of 51 | $3.41 1st of 51 |
| Affordability RankQuality of Life by State | 50th 50th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 1st 1st of 49 | 48th 47th of 49 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $6.28 51st of 51 | $4.50 4th of 51 |
| Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 50th 50th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 3.5% 1st of 44 | 56.4% 41st of 44 |
| Max RateTax Rates by State | 13.3% 44th of 44 | 3.15% 4th of 44 |
| Capital Gains RateCapital Gains Tax by State | 13.3% 43rd of 43 | 3.15% 4th of 43 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 12.3% 43rd of 43 | 3.23% 4th of 43 |
| Avg. Annual Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State | $35,615 4th of 51 | $21,774 50th of 51 |
| Avg. Monthly Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State | $2,968 4th of 51 | $1,815 50th of 51 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $450 49th of 51 | $50.00 tied 3rd of 51 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $370 49th of 50 | $159 5th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - WhiteMost Obese States | 25.9% 3rd of 50 | 37.0% 47th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate 60+Most Obese States | 25.9% 3rd of 50 | 37.0% 47th of 50 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 44.0% 50th of 50 | 6% 6th of 50 |
| Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 42 tied 2nd of 51 | 17 47th of 51 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $9,482 50th of 51 | $4,181 6th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $271 50th of 51 | $221 6th of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery CostGrocery Prices by State | $297.72 49th of 51 | $239.11 5th of 51 |
| Entertainment Rank (WH)Most Boring States | 1st 1st of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $158 50th of 50 | $35.00 tied 6th of 50 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $6.05 per dozen 46th of 50 | $4.33 per dozen 3rd of 50 |
| SSI State Budget Process ScoreMost Corrupt States | 90.6 6th of 50 | 56.2 49th of 50 |
| Attractive People RankMost Attractive States | 2nd 2nd of 49 | 45th 44th of 49 |
| % of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States | 20.5% 49th of 51 | 32.0% 6th of 51 |
| Avg Annual SalaryMedical Billing and Coding Salary by State | $76,695 1st of 50 | $57,439 43rd of 50 |
| Avg Hourly WageMedical Billing and Coding Salary by State | $36.87 1st of 50 | $27.61 43rd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, California or Indiana?
- California comes out ahead of Indiana on 450 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 340 with 13 ties. California leads on Health, Sports and Agriculture and 9 more categories. Indiana leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Travel and Tech & Business. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, California or Indiana?
- California has a population of 39,345,844 (1st of 51 US states) and Indiana has 7,011,912 (17th of 51).
- How do California and Indiana compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: California $99,122 (6th of 51), Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51) among US states. California ranks better.
- How do California and Indiana compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): California 5.5% (50th of 51), Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- Where does California beat Indiana most clearly?
- California ranks far ahead on Scenic Beauty Rank (Most Beautiful States): 1st vs 48th; Local Street Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 3.5% vs 56.4%; Avg. Annual Retirement Income (MZ) (Average Retirement Income by State): $35,615 vs $21,774.
- Where does Indiana beat California most clearly?
- Indiana ranks far ahead on Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $3.98 vs $6.09; Regular Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $3.41 vs $5.87; Affordability Rank (Quality of Life by State): 3rd vs 50th.
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