California vs Missouri
California comes out ahead of Missouri on 464 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 333 with 11 ties. California leads on Health, Education and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. Missouri leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Agriculture and Travel and 3 more categories.
808 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
- 464
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 8
- Wins
- 333
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 6
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | California | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,345,844 1st of 51 | 6,297,538 18th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,122 6th of 51 | $70,702 41st 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 | 12.6% 34th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.7 51st of 51 | 90.8 13th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,028 13th of 51 | $57,850 28th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $80,690 5th of 51 | $62,160 34th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $2,036 51st of 51 | $1,033 11th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 432.7 44th of 51 | 417.8 41st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,814 9th of 48 | 4,980 21st of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthCalifornia · 189 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMissouri · 36 statistics
- EducationCalifornia · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyCalifornia · 76 statistics
- PopulationCalifornia · 124 statistics
- AgricultureMissouri · 17 statistics
- CultureCalifornia · 78 statistics
- TravelMissouri · 29 statistics
- GeographyCalifornia · 25 statistics
- EnvironmentMissouri · 40 statistics
- SportsCalifornia · 16 statistics
- EconomicsCalifornia · 296 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMissouri · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMissouri · 48 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 126 statistics
- LawEven · 68 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | California | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 136.7 51st of 51 | 87.2 1st of 51 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.95 1st of 49 | 10 49th of 49 |
| % of Amphibian Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 49.1% 31st of 31 | 2.4% 1st of 31 |
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 66,548 51st of 51 | 84 2nd of 51 |
| Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 135.9 50th of 51 | 88.4 1st of 51 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $81.17 1st of 49 | $34.55 48th of 49 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $88,550 1st of 49 | $40,750 48th of 49 |
| Average Teacher SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $101,084 1st of 51 | $55,132 49th of 51 |
| Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State | $835,200 43rd of 44 | $242,100 2nd of 44 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $60,640 2nd of 51 | $37,880 49th of 51 |
| Average Teacher SalaryBest States for Teachers | $103,552 1st of 51 | $57,366 48th of 51 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $58,409 2nd of 51 | $38,871 49th of 51 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $89,220 1st of 51 | $35,980 48th of 51 |
| Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State | $666,700 49th of 51 | $207,200 2nd of 51 |
| Affordability RankQuality of Life by State | 50th 50th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Favorable Gun Laws RankBest States for Gun Owners | 50th 50th of 50 | 4th tied 4th of 50 |
| Gun Law Rank (Giffords)Gun Laws by State | 1st 1st of 50 | 46th tied 46th of 50 |
| Gun Laws Strength RankStrictest Gun Laws by State | 1st 1st of 50 | 46th tied 46th of 50 |
| Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States | 47 48th of 49 | 97 tied 3rd of 49 |
| 25th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $74,390 2nd of 51 | $44,720 48th of 51 |
| Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 50th 50th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $20,000 tied last of 50 | $3,700 1st of 50 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $6.05 per dozen 46th of 50 | $4.24 per dozen 1st of 50 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 1st 1st of 49 | 46th 45th of 49 |
| McDonalds Happy MealFast Food Prices by State | $3.57 5th of 50 | $2.73 tied last of 50 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 50th 50th of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $133,340 1st of 51 | $71,860 46th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $64.10 1st of 51 | $34.55 46th of 51 |
| LPN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $161,540 1st of 51 | $116,680 46th of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $77.66 1st of 51 | $56.10 46th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, California or Missouri?
- California comes out ahead of Missouri on 464 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 333 with 11 ties. California leads on Health, Education and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. Missouri leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Agriculture and Travel and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, California or Missouri?
- California has a population of 39,345,844 (1st of 51 US states) and Missouri has 6,297,538 (18th of 51).
- How do California and Missouri compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: California $99,122 (6th of 51), Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51) among US states. California ranks better.
- How do California and Missouri compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): California 5.5% (50th of 51), Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.
- Where does California beat Missouri most clearly?
- California ranks far ahead on Fuel Prices (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 0.95 vs 10; Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021) (Prison Spending by State): $81.17 vs $34.55; Mean Salary (Correctional Officer Salary by State): $88,550 vs $40,750.
- Where does Missouri beat California most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on COLI Transportation Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 87.2 vs 136.7; % of Amphibian Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 2.4% vs 49.1%; Chronically Homeless (Homeless Population by State): 84 vs 66,548.
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