Colorado vs Florida

Colorado comes out ahead of Florida on 464 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 329 with 10 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Economics and 9 more categories. Florida leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Sports and Travel and 1 more category.

803 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Colorado
Wins
464
Avg. percentile
55
Categories led
12
Florida
Wins
329
Avg. percentile
48
Categories led
4

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticColoradoFlorida
Population
6,036,620
20th of 51
23,659,198
3rd of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$95,470
10th of 51
$74,568
34th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
4%
tied 25th of 51
3.9%
tied 23rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
9.44%
4th of 51
12.6%
33rd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
103.1
39th of 51
103.4
41st of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$65,223
8th of 51
$57,131
30th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$77,190
9th of 51
$64,670
27th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$1,761
47th of 51
$1,669
43rd of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
421.7
43rd of 51
260.9
23rd of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
7,053
39th of 48
645
1st of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • AgricultureColorado · 17 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessColorado · 48 statistics
  • EconomicsColorado · 297 statistics
  • HealthColorado · 189 statistics
  • EnvironmentColorado · 39 statistics
  • Facts & TriviaColorado · 18 statistics
  • EducationColorado · 50 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentColorado · 125 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyFlorida · 36 statistics
  • SportsFlorida · 17 statistics
  • TravelFlorida · 29 statistics
  • GeographyColorado · 25 statistics
  • CultureColorado · 70 statistics
  • PopulationColorado · 125 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyFlorida · 77 statistics
  • LawColorado · 71 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

StatisticColoradoFlorida
Online Cost Of Sample TinChewing Tobacco Prices by State
$0.98
1st of 30
$7.88
30th of 30
Experience RatingBest States for Hiking
9
2nd of 50
1.7
50th of 50
Total ScoreBest States for Hiking
92
2nd of 50
2
tied last of 50
Mean Annual Snowfall 1971-2000Best Weather by State
67.3 in
4th of 49
0.01 in
49th of 49
AccessibilityBest States for Hiking
8
tied 2nd of 50
2
50th of 50
% of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States
1.5%
tied 3rd of 50
18.6%
49th of 50
Fall Color RankingBest State for Fall Colors
3rd
3rd of 50
48th
48th of 50
Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business
98
2nd of 49
10
45th of 49
Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States
98
2nd of 49
10
45th of 49
People of Similar Age RankBest States to Retire
46th
46th of 50
3rd
3rd of 50
Police Pensions Avg. Annual PayPolice Pensions by State
$63,198
5th of 50
$45,307
48th of 50
RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States
2nd
2nd of 50
45th
45th of 50
Total RankBest States to Own a Business
2nd
2nd of 50
45th
45th of 50
Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-OldChild Care Cost by State
$15,992
44th of 51
$1,085
1st of 51
Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State
56.5%
50th of 50
6.14%
8th of 50
Cooling Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
328
8th of 48
3,581
48th of 48
Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping
10
1st of 49
2.16
tied 41st of 49
Avg. Annual Retirement Income (ZR)Average Retirement Income by State
$65,909
9th of 51
$46,840
51st of 51
Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S.
9.12 mph
6th of 51
5.99 mph
48th of 51
Hep A Related DeathsHepatitis by State
2
tied 5th of 32
77
32nd of 32
Fatality RateFloods by State
1.24
44th of 47
0.09
6th of 47
Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless
5th
5th of 50
45th
45th of 50
Total Weighted ScoreBest States to Own a Business
31
2nd of 50
21
tied 39th of 50
Weather RankBest States to Retire
5th
5th of 50
45th
45th of 50
Weighted ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States
31
2nd of 50
21
tied 39th of 50
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
7,053
39th of 48
645
1st of 48
Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State
$46,003
10th of 51
$25,330
50th of 51
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
305.0
46th of 51
70.9
6th of 51
Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In
42nd
43rd of 51
3rd
3rd of 51
Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State
15.97 in
44th of 50
54.57 in
5th of 50
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Quick answers

Which is better, Colorado or Florida?
Colorado comes out ahead of Florida on 464 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 329 with 10 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Economics and 9 more categories. Florida leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Sports and Travel and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colorado or Florida?
Colorado has a population of 6,036,620 (20th of 51 US states) and Florida has 23,659,198 (3rd of 51).
How do Colorado and Florida compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Colorado $95,470 (10th of 51), Florida $74,568 (34th of 51) among US states. Colorado ranks better.
How do Colorado and Florida compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Colorado 4% (tied 25th of 51), Florida 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51) among US states. Florida ranks better.
Where does Colorado beat Florida most clearly?
Colorado ranks far ahead on Online Cost Of Sample Tin (Chewing Tobacco Prices by State): $0.98 vs $7.88; Experience Rating (Best States for Hiking): 9 vs 1.7; Total Score (Best States for Hiking): 92 vs 2.
Where does Florida beat Colorado most clearly?
Florida ranks far ahead on People of Similar Age Rank (Best States to Retire): 3rd vs 46th; Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-Old (Child Care Cost by State): $1,085 vs $15,992; Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 6.14% vs 56.5%.

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