California vs Louisiana
California comes out ahead of Louisiana on 508 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 282 with 11 ties. California leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Culture and 12 more categories. Louisiana leads on Agriculture.
801 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 508
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 15
- Wins
- 282
- Avg. percentile
- 36
- Categories led
- 1
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | California | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,345,844 1st of 51 | 4,621,500 26th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,122 6th of 51 | $60,756 49th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.5% 50th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.0% 29th of 51 | 18.9% 51st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.7 51st of 51 | 88.2 5th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,028 13th of 51 | $56,789 31st of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $80,690 5th of 51 | $56,600 48th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $2,036 51st of 51 | $1,064 15th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 432.7 44th of 51 | 515.1 47th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,814 9th of 48 | 1,652 2nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthCalifornia · 186 statistics
- Crime & SafetyCalifornia · 74 statistics
- CultureCalifornia · 78 statistics
- EducationCalifornia · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessCalifornia · 47 statistics
- Facts & TriviaCalifornia · 18 statistics
- GeographyCalifornia · 25 statistics
- PopulationCalifornia · 125 statistics
- EconomicsCalifornia · 289 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentCalifornia · 124 statistics
- LawCalifornia · 68 statistics
- SportsCalifornia · 16 statistics
- TravelCalifornia · 29 statistics
- EnvironmentCalifornia · 40 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyCalifornia · 36 statistics
- AgricultureLouisiana · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | California | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Mean WageSonographer Salary by State | $114,480 1st of 51 | $64,860 50th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageSonographer Salary by State | $55.04 1st of 51 | $31.18 50th of 51 |
| Food Wasted RankFood Waste by State | 1st worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $58.58 50th of 50 | $9.50 2nd of 50 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.95 1st of 49 | 9.83 48th of 49 |
| Infant Mortality RateInfant Mortality Rate by State | 3.9 1st of 49 | 7.6 48th of 49 |
| Maternal Mortality Total Deaths (2019-2023)Maternal Mortality Rate by State | 10.1 1st of 39 | 40.7 38th of 39 |
| Annual Mean WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $108,960 2nd of 51 | $70,590 50th of 51 |
| Annual Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $105,290 2nd of 51 | $63,010 50th of 51 |
| Average Teacher SalaryBest States for Teachers | $103,552 1st of 51 | $56,785 49th of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $7.49 per gallon 51st of 51 | $5.14 per gallon 3rd of 51 |
| Entry Level SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $59,260 2nd of 51 | $23,100 50th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $52.39 2nd of 51 | $33.94 50th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $50.62 2nd of 51 | $30.29 50th of 51 |
| Price Level (Utilities)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 158.9 50th of 51 | 71.5 2nd of 51 |
| Tobacco Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 12.0% 2nd of 51 | 28.9% 50th of 51 |
| Avg Annual SalaryMedical Billing and Coding Salary by State | $76,695 1st of 50 | $53,789 48th of 50 |
| Avg Hourly WageMedical Billing and Coding Salary by State | $36.87 1st of 50 | $25.86 48th of 50 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Police Officer Avg Annual SalaryPolice Officer Salary by State | $115,400 1st of 50 | $50,580 48th of 50 |
| WH Eco Friendly BehaviorGreenest States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Lifestyle Habits & Health Outlook ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 2.13 1st of 49 | 92.64 47th of 49 |
| Housing CostPension-Friendly States | 14 49th of 49 | 95 tied 3rd of 49 |
| Annual Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $107,270 2nd of 51 | $63,860 49th of 51 |
| Average Single-Parent Family IncomeSingle Mom Friendly States | $60,235 2nd of 51 | $35,434 49th of 51 |
| Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 9.96% 2nd of 51 | 22.4% 49th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $51.57 2nd of 51 | $30.70 49th of 51 |
| Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | $854,000 51st of 51 | $260,300 4th of 51 |
| Greenest StatesMost Beautiful States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| WH 2023 Total ScoreGreenest States | 75.46 3rd of 50 | 29.57 49th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, California or Louisiana?
- California comes out ahead of Louisiana on 508 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 282 with 11 ties. California leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Culture and 12 more categories. Louisiana leads on Agriculture. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, California or Louisiana?
- California has a population of 39,345,844 (1st of 51 US states) and Louisiana has 4,621,500 (26th of 51).
- How do California and Louisiana compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: California $99,122 (6th of 51), Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51) among US states. California ranks better.
- How do California and Louisiana compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): California 5.5% (50th of 51), Louisiana 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Louisiana ranks better.
- Where does California beat Louisiana most clearly?
- California ranks far ahead on Annual Mean Wage (Sonographer Salary by State): $114,480 vs $64,860; Hourly Mean Wage (Sonographer Salary by State): $55.04 vs $31.18; Fuel Prices (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 0.95 vs 9.83.
- Where does Louisiana beat California most clearly?
- Louisiana ranks far ahead on Food Wasted Rank (Food Waste by State): 49th vs 1st; License Cost Residents (Fly Fishing by State): $9.50 vs $58.58; Avg Diesel Price (Diesel Fuel Prices by State): $5.14 per gallon vs $7.49 per gallon.
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