California vs Oklahoma
California comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 481 of 805 statistics where one end is better, to 311 with 13 ties. California leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Population and 10 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Travel.
805 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
- 481
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 311
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | California | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,345,844 1st of 51 | 4,148,818 28th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,122 6th of 51 | $65,039 44th 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 | 15.3% 43rd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.7 51st of 51 | 87.8 4th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,028 13th of 51 | $58,692 23rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $80,690 5th of 51 | $56,950 47th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $2,036 51st of 51 | $1,014 10th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 432.7 44th of 51 | 407.7 39th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,814 9th of 48 | 3,535 13th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthCalifornia · 188 statistics
- Crime & SafetyCalifornia · 75 statistics
- PopulationCalifornia · 125 statistics
- AgricultureOklahoma · 17 statistics
- CultureCalifornia · 78 statistics
- SportsCalifornia · 16 statistics
- EducationCalifornia · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessCalifornia · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOklahoma · 36 statistics
- GeographyCalifornia · 25 statistics
- LawCalifornia · 71 statistics
- EconomicsCalifornia · 292 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentCalifornia · 124 statistics
- Facts & TriviaCalifornia · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentCalifornia · 40 statistics
- TravelOklahoma · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | California | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $7.49 per gallon 51st of 51 | $5.04 per gallon 1st of 51 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $6.28 51st of 51 | $4.34 1st of 51 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $89,220 1st of 51 | $34,710 50th of 51 |
| Cost of Living IndexCost of Living Index by State | 142.3 50th of 51 | 86.0 1st of 51 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $6.09 51st of 51 | $4.04 2nd of 51 |
| Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State | $835,200 43rd of 44 | $182,900 1st of 44 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 95 1st of 50 | 2 tied last of 50 |
| Affordability RankDisability Benefits by State | 51st 51st of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| Annual Cost Of Comfortable RetirementAverage Retirement Income by State | $100,687 50th of 51 | $59,995 2nd of 51 |
| Average Cost for Basic Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $1,854 50th of 51 | $1,275 2nd of 51 |
| Housing Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 200.1 49th of 51 | 70.7 1st of 51 |
| Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | $854,000 51st of 51 | $256,700 3rd of 51 |
| Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State | $666,700 49th of 51 | $143,100 1st of 51 |
| Regular Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.87 51st of 51 | $3.64 3rd of 51 |
| AccessibilityBest States for Hiking | 9 1st of 50 | 3 tied 47th of 50 |
| Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States | 47 48th of 49 | 99 2nd of 49 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 109.8 49th of 51 | 95.3 tied 1st of 51 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 9.1 1st of 50 | 1.9 tied 46th of 50 |
| COLI Overall IndexLeast Expensive States | 144.8 49th of 51 | 85.7 2nd of 51 |
| Female Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State | 67.65 yrs 2nd of 51 | 62.04 yrs 49th of 51 |
| Misc Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 115.7 48th of 51 | 90.2 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.7 51st of 51 | 87.8 4th of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $127 48th of 50 | $111 tied 1st of 50 |
| Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 87.32 ￠/gallon 51st of 51 | 20 ￠/gallon tied 4th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.873/gallon 51st of 51 | $0.200/gallon tied 4th of 51 |
| Annual Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $6,586 47th of 49 | $5,793 tied 2nd of 49 |
| Average Cost for Advanced Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $2,040 49th of 51 | $1,388 3rd of 51 |
| COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State | 109.3 49th of 51 | 95.4 3rd of 51 |
| COLI Housing Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 208.7 48th of 51 | 68.6 2nd of 51 |
| Cost of Living Index (Housing)Average Rent by State | 208.7 48th of 51 | 68.6 2nd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, California or Oklahoma?
- California comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 481 of 805 statistics where one end is better, to 311 with 13 ties. California leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Population and 10 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, California or Oklahoma?
- California has a population of 39,345,844 (1st of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).
- How do California and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: California $99,122 (6th of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. California ranks better.
- How do California and Oklahoma compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): California 5.5% (50th of 51), Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Oklahoma ranks better.
- Where does California beat Oklahoma most clearly?
- California ranks far ahead on Avg Salary (Correctional Officer Salary by State): $89,220 vs $34,710; Total Score (Best States for Hiking): 95 vs 2; Accessibility (Best States for Hiking): 9 vs 3.
- Where does Oklahoma beat California most clearly?
- Oklahoma ranks far ahead on Avg Diesel Price (Diesel Fuel Prices by State): $5.04 per gallon vs $7.49 per gallon; Premium Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $4.34 vs $6.28; Cost of Living Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 86.0 vs 142.3.
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