Connecticut vs Illinois
Connecticut comes out ahead of Illinois on 467 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 307 with 20 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Health and 7 more categories. Illinois leads on Sports, Agriculture and Law and 1 more category.
794 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 20 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 467
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 10
- Wins
- 307
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,702,543 29th of 51 | 12,735,249 6th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,781 9th of 51 | $83,390 18th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 9th of 51 | 11.8% 26th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.6 42nd of 51 | 100.0 33rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $74,254 3rd of 51 | $60,333 17th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,420 8th of 51 | $71,130 16th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,488 35th of 51 | $1,274 28th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 251.0 21st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,849 30th of 48 | 6,104 32nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 74 statistics
- SportsIllinois · 17 statistics
- AgricultureIllinois · 15 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 38 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 187 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 124 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- GeographyConnecticut · 25 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 290 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 79 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 48 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentConnecticut · 126 statistics
- LawIllinois · 67 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIllinois · 17 statistics
- TravelEven · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 36 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $4,261 7th of 51 | $9,197 49th of 51 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $315 44th of 51 | $50.00 tied 3rd of 51 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 1 tied 1st of 48 | 3 tied 37th of 48 |
| CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 2 tied 1st of 48 | 4 tied 35th of 48 |
| Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 2,528 per 100k 2nd of 51 | 2,777 per 100k 41st of 51 |
| SSI State Budget Process ScoreMost Corrupt States | 88 10th of 50 | 57.8 47th of 50 |
| Entertainment Rank (WH)Most Boring States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 1 tied 1st of 48 | 3 tied 36th of 48 |
| Community & Environment RankHappiest States | 8th tied 7th of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $282 51st of 51 | $238 15th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $418 51st of 51 | $379 15th of 51 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $341,380 41st of 50 | $364,800 6th of 50 |
| AnnualBCBA Salary by State | $77,062 7th of 49 | $62,257 41st of 49 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 9 38th of 49 | 30 4th of 49 |
| HourlyBCBA Salary by State | $37.05 7th of 49 | $29.93 41st of 49 |
| MonthlyBCBA Salary by State | $6,421 7th of 49 | $5,188 41st of 49 |
| WeeklyBCBA Salary by State | $1,481 7th of 49 | $1,197 41st of 49 |
| Economy RankWorst States to Live in | 43rd tied 8th best of 50 | 9th 8th worst of 50 |
| Fishing RankBest States for Fishing | 47th 47th of 51 | 12th 12th of 51 |
| Fishing ScoreBest States for Fishing | 20.24 47th of 51 | 32.1 12th of 51 |
| Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 25 ￠/gallon tied 15th of 51 | 66.4 ￠/gallon 50th of 51 |
| Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.250/gallon tied 15th of 51 | $0.664/gallon 50th of 51 |
| InmatesFederal Prisons by State | 862 6th of 36 | 5,414 30th of 36 |
| Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 47th 47th of 51 | 13th 13th of 51 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 7.64 12th of 49 | 3.08 44th of 49 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $32.00 41st of 50 | $15.00 tied 8th of 50 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $805 45th of 51 | $539 12th of 51 |
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 77.21 10th of 50 | 40.99 42nd of 50 |
| Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State | $55,656 7th of 50 | $46,017 39th of 50 |
| Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State | $26.76 7th of 50 | $22.12 39th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Connecticut or Illinois?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of Illinois on 467 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 307 with 20 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Health and 7 more categories. Illinois leads on Sports, Agriculture and Law and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Connecticut or Illinois?
- Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Illinois has 12,735,249 (6th of 51).
- How do Connecticut and Illinois compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- How do Connecticut and Illinois compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- Where does Connecticut beat Illinois most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Average Engagement Ring Cost (Engagement Ring Cost by State): $4,261 vs $9,197; CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 1 vs 3; CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 2 vs 4.
- Where does Illinois beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on Required License Fee (LCSW Requirements by State): $50.00 vs $315; Entertainment Rank (WH) (Most Boring States): 7th vs 43rd; Avg. Cost of Car Repair Labor (Auto Repair Rates by State): $238 vs $282.
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