California vs Ohio
California comes out ahead of Ohio on 455 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 338 with 15 ties. California leads on Health, Education and Geography and 8 more categories. Ohio leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Sports and Tech & Business and 2 more categories.
808 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 455
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 338
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | California | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,345,844 1st of 51 | 11,940,399 7th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,122 6th of 51 | $71,389 40th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.5% 50th of 51 | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.0% 29th of 51 | 13.3% 37th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.7 51st of 51 | 92.8 17th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,028 13th of 51 | $56,232 34th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $80,690 5th of 51 | $64,390 28th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $2,036 51st of 51 | $1,034 12th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 432.7 44th of 51 | 275.6 24th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,814 9th of 48 | 5,688 27th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthCalifornia · 189 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOhio · 36 statistics
- EducationCalifornia · 50 statistics
- GeographyCalifornia · 25 statistics
- CultureCalifornia · 78 statistics
- AgricultureCalifornia · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyCalifornia · 76 statistics
- PopulationCalifornia · 125 statistics
- LawCalifornia · 71 statistics
- SportsOhio · 16 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOhio · 48 statistics
- TravelOhio · 29 statistics
- EconomicsCalifornia · 295 statistics
- EnvironmentOhio · 40 statistics
- Facts & TriviaCalifornia · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentCalifornia · 125 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | California | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $416 49th of 51 | $354 2nd of 51 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $39.10 49th of 50 | $19.34 3rd of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $81,330 49th of 50 | $40,230 3rd of 50 |
| Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | $854,000 51st of 51 | $262,900 5th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $271 50th of 51 | $218 4th of 51 |
| Max RateTax Rates by State | 13.3% 44th of 44 | 3.99% 5th of 44 |
| Estimated Civil War DeathsCivil War Casualties by State | 500 tied 1st of 33 | 31,000 tied 29th of 33 |
| Capital Gains RateCapital Gains Tax by State | 13.3% 43rd of 43 | 3.99% 5th of 43 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 12.3% 43rd of 43 | 3.99% 5th of 43 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $58,409 2nd of 51 | $40,982 47th of 51 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State | -1,646.0% 1st of 50 | 1,217.0% 45th of 50 |
| Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Overall ScoreBest States to Retire | 21.61 48th of 50 | 29.79 4th of 50 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 48th 48th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State | 7.6 50th of 51 | 3.2 tied 5th of 51 |
| Price Level (Goods)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 106.1 46th of 51 | 93.7 2nd of 51 |
| Affordability RankDisability Benefits by State | 51st 51st of 51 | 8th 8th of 51 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $6.05 per dozen 46th of 50 | $4.39 per dozen 4th of 50 |
| Cancer CasesHealthiest States | 7.1 tied 3rd of 50 | 9.8 45th of 50 |
| Housing CostPension-Friendly States | 14 49th of 49 | 91 tied 8th of 49 |
| % of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States | 20.5% 49th of 51 | 31.3% 7th of 51 |
| Average Mortage DebtDebt by State | $69,660 49th of 51 | $28,700 7th of 51 |
| Average Personal DebtDebt by State | $87,850 49th of 51 | $46,780 7th of 51 |
| Median Price: Single Family HomesMedian Home Price by State | $891,000 49th of 51 | $271,500 7th of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 46th 46th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $524 46th of 50 | $31.00 5th of 50 |
| Depression RatesHealthiest States | 17.8 4th of 50 | 26.6 tied 44th of 50 |
| Smoking RateHealthiest States | 7.6% 2nd of 50 | 14.1% tied 42nd of 50 |
| Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 256.79 6th of 51 | 455.41 47th of 51 |
| Avg. Home PriceStates with No Property Tax | $695,400 49th of 51 | $199,200 8th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, California or Ohio?
- California comes out ahead of Ohio on 455 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 338 with 15 ties. California leads on Health, Education and Geography and 8 more categories. Ohio leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Sports and Tech & Business and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, California or Ohio?
- California has a population of 39,345,844 (1st of 51 US states) and Ohio has 11,940,399 (7th of 51).
- How do California and Ohio compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: California $99,122 (6th of 51), Ohio $71,389 (40th of 51) among US states. California ranks better.
- How do California and Ohio compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): California 5.5% (50th of 51), Ohio 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Ohio ranks better.
- Where does California beat Ohio most clearly?
- California ranks far ahead on Estimated Civil War Deaths (Civil War Casualties by State): 500 vs 31,000; Average Teacher Starting Salary (Teacher Pay by State): $58,409 vs $40,982; % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023 (Prison Population by State): -1,646.0% vs 1,217.0%.
- Where does Ohio beat California most clearly?
- Ohio ranks far ahead on Avg. Cost of Car Repair Parts (Auto Repair Rates by State): $354 vs $416; Mental Health Substance Abuse - Hourly (Social Worker Salary by State): $19.34 vs $39.10; Mental Health Substance Abuse - Yearly (Social Worker Salary by State): $40,230 vs $81,330.
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