Colorado vs Pennsylvania
Colorado comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 433 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 355 with 11 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Geography and Health and 6 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Education, Tech & Business and Law and 4 more categories.
799 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
- 433
- Avg. percentile
- 55
- Categories led
- 9
- Wins
- 355
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,036,620 20th of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,470 10th of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.44% 4th of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.1 39th of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,223 8th of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,190 9th of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,761 47th of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 421.7 43rd of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,053 39th of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureColorado · 17 statistics
- GeographyColorado · 25 statistics
- HealthColorado · 186 statistics
- EducationPennsylvania · 50 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentColorado · 39 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentColorado · 125 statistics
- EconomicsColorado · 299 statistics
- Crime & SafetyColorado · 76 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 72 statistics
- Facts & TriviaColorado · 18 statistics
- PopulationPennsylvania · 119 statistics
- TravelColorado · 29 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyPennsylvania · 36 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 71 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020Tick Population by State | 31 2nd of 50 | 134,624 50th of 50 |
| % of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States | 19.0% 50th of 51 | 32.4% 4th of 51 |
| Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 1st of 49 | 1.8 tied 44th of 49 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 4.99% 36th of 38 | 0.34% 4th of 38 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio HighDebt by State | 1.84% tied 46th of 51 | 1.11% tied 1st of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio LowDebt by State | 1.72% tied 46th of 51 | 0.4% tied 1st of 51 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 58.7 per 100k 48th of 51 | 25.1 per 100k 5th of 51 |
| Theft RateStolen Cars by State | 661 per 100k 51st of 51 | 139 per 100k 8th of 51 |
| Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $1,000 tied 42nd of 51 | $650 tied 1st of 51 |
| Birthplace DiversityMost Diverse US States | 4th 4th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| SSI Judicial AccountabilityMost Corrupt States | 66.2 6th of 50 | 43 47th of 50 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $242 3rd of 50 | $358 44th of 50 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $595 48th of 50 | $39.00 8th of 50 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 76.4 8th of 50 | 41 48th of 50 |
| Estimated Civil War DeathsCivil War Casualties by State | 500 tied 1st of 33 | 27,000 tied 27th of 33 |
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 41st 41st of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 75.8 3rd of 50 | 56.5 42nd of 50 |
| Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State | $566,600 40th of 44 | $293,300 6th of 44 |
| Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 8.4% 2nd of 46 | 16.4% tied 37th of 46 |
| Annual Cost IncreaseGrocery Prices by State | 8.1% 44th of 50 | 4.2% tied 5th of 50 |
| Maximum Local Sales Tax RateSales Tax by State | 9.1% 37th of 38 | 2% tied 6th of 38 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $134,632 40th of 50 | $245,760 2nd of 50 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.11 per 10k Government Employees 4th of 50 | 0.54 per 10k Government Employees tied 41st of 50 |
| Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State | $1,113 3rd of 51 | $3,442 41st of 51 |
| Average Mortage DebtDebt by State | $72,210 50th of 51 | $31,540 12th of 51 |
| Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 1,241.49 46th of 51 | 645.5 8th of 51 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $479 11th of 51 | $954 49th of 51 |
| Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State | 0.51% 3rd of 51 | 1.58% 41st of 51 |
| People of Similar Age RankBest States to Retire | 46th 46th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
| Safety RankQuality of Life by State | 47th 47th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Colorado or Pennsylvania?
- Colorado comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 433 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 355 with 11 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Geography and Health and 6 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Education, Tech & Business and Law and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Colorado or Pennsylvania?
- Colorado has a population of 6,036,620 (20th of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Colorado and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Colorado $95,470 (10th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Colorado ranks better.
- How do Colorado and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Colorado 4% (tied 25th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Colorado ranks better.
- Where does Colorado beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Colorado ranks far ahead on Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020 (Tick Population by State): 31 vs 134,624; Internet Access (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 10 vs 1.8; Birthplace Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 4th vs 45th.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Colorado most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on % of Pop. with High School Diploma or Equivalent (Most Educated U.S. States): 32.4% vs 19.0%; Avg. Local Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): 0.34% vs 4.99%; Debt-To-Income Ratio High (Debt by State): 1.11% vs 1.84%.
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