Connecticut vs Iowa
Connecticut comes out ahead of Iowa on 455 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 317 with 19 ties. Connecticut leads on Tech & Business, Education and Travel and 7 more categories. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 2 more categories.
791 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 19 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 455
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 10
- Wins
- 317
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,702,543 29th of 51 | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,781 9th of 51 | $75,059 32nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 9th of 51 | 11.1% 21st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.6 42nd of 51 | 87.8 3rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $74,254 3rd of 51 | $60,144 19th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,420 8th of 51 | $59,830 42nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,488 35th of 51 | $972 7th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 233.9 16th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,849 30th of 48 | 6,821 36th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 48 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 50 statistics
- TravelConnecticut · 29 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 125 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 187 statistics
- GeographyConnecticut · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 36 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 79 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 38 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 73 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 124 statistics
- SportsIowa · 17 statistics
- LawIowa · 64 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 290 statistics
- Facts & TriviaEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $65.50 2nd of 51 | $93.15 50th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $282 51st of 51 | $214 3rd of 51 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $72.00 tied 47th of 50 | $4.00 1st of 50 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $418 51st of 51 | $360 4th of 51 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 4th 4th of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $128,650 1st of 47 | $90,360 44th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $61.85 1st of 47 | $43.44 44th of 47 |
| OpportunityBest States to Live In | 46th 45th of 49 | 2nd 2nd of 49 |
| Gini CoefficientWealth Inequality by State | 0.5 49th of 51 | 0.44 tied 3rd of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 42.6% 5th of 51 | 29.8% 49th of 51 |
| State Highway Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 64.7% tied 43rd of 46 | 11.8% 4th of 46 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 46th 46th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $0.61 1st of 51 | $1.22 44th of 51 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 1st 1st of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $623 47th of 51 | $359 5th of 51 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 89.9% 47th of 51 | 96.6% 5th of 51 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 7.7% 45th of 51 | 12.3% 3rd of 51 |
| Avg Income of Top 0.01% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $70.02M 2nd of 51 | $12.23M 44th of 51 |
| Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State | $24.19M 45th of 50 | $6.22B 4th of 50 |
| Personnel RankFarming-Friendly States | 46th 46th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 38.08 48th of 50 | 56.06 7th of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 48th 48th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 38.08 48th of 50 | 56.06 7th of 50 |
| ScoreCattle Ranching by State | 38.08 48th of 50 | 56.06 7th of 50 |
| Estimated Max PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $1,405 tied last of 51 | $40.00 9th of 51 |
| Educational Attainment DiversityMost Diverse US States | 6th 7th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $805 45th of 51 | $466 tied 4th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $138,700 3rd of 47 | $99,410 40th of 47 |
| Avg Income of 99.5th–99.9th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $1.88M 1st of 51 | $708,743 41st of 51 |
| Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 715.89 46th of 51 | 405.46 6th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Connecticut or Iowa?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of Iowa on 455 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 317 with 19 ties. Connecticut leads on Tech & Business, Education and Travel and 7 more categories. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Connecticut or Iowa?
- Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Iowa has 3,246,320 (32nd of 51).
- How do Connecticut and Iowa compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- How do Connecticut and Iowa compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Connecticut beat Iowa most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Avg Monthly Cost (Internet Costs by State): $65.50 vs $93.15; Employment and Wealth Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 4th vs 51st; Annual Median Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $128,650 vs $90,360.
- Where does Iowa beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Avg. Cost of Car Repair Labor (Auto Repair Rates by State): $214 vs $282; Drivers License Cost (Driver's License Cost by State): $4.00 vs $72.00; Avg. Cost of Car Repair Parts (Auto Repair Rates by State): $360 vs $418.
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