Connecticut vs Kansas
Connecticut comes out ahead of Kansas on 487 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 18 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Tech & Business and 10 more categories. Kansas leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Facts & Trivia.
793 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 487
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 288
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,702,543 29th of 51 | 2,989,188 34th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,781 9th of 51 | $74,275 35th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 9th of 51 | 11.3% 23rd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.6 42nd of 51 | 90.1 10th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $74,254 3rd of 51 | $59,172 21st of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,420 8th of 51 | $60,640 41st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,488 35th of 51 | $1,060 13th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 457.2 45th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,849 30th of 48 | 4,878 20th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureKansas · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 75 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 187 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 48 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 124 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKansas · 36 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 38 statistics
- LawConnecticut · 65 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 291 statistics
- GeographyConnecticut · 25 statistics
- SportsConnecticut · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentConnecticut · 122 statistics
- TravelConnecticut · 29 statistics
- Facts & TriviaKansas · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 38.08 48th of 50 | 58.78 2nd of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 48th 48th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 38.08 48th of 50 | 58.78 2nd of 50 |
| ScoreCattle Ranching by State | 38.08 48th of 50 | 58.78 2nd of 50 |
| State Highway Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 64.7% tied 43rd of 46 | 8.33% 2nd of 46 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $279 49th of 51 | $17.00 3rd of 51 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $315 47th of 49 | $50.00 tied 3rd of 49 |
| Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State | $24.19M 45th of 50 | $14.81B 2nd of 50 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $9,595 3rd of 51 | $4,227 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 457.2 45th of 51 |
| Median Price per AcreBest States To Homestead | $282,925 48th of 50 | $11,596 6th of 50 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $282 51st of 51 | $228 9th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $418 51st of 51 | $374 9th of 51 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 88.3% 2nd of 51 | 77.4% 44th of 51 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 46th 46th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 715.89 46th of 51 | 402.99 5th of 51 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $4,261 7th of 51 | $8,947 48th of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $99,686 1st of 51 | $38,896 42nd of 51 |
| Favorable Gun Laws RankBest States for Gun Owners | 48th 48th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $135,310 5th of 51 | $108,090 45th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $65.06 5th of 51 | $51.97 45th of 51 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $65.50 2nd of 51 | $83.14 42nd of 51 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $226,711 5th of 50 | $110,707 44th of 50 |
| Gun Law Rank (Giffords)Gun Laws by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| Gun Laws Strength RankStrictest Gun Laws by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 40th 40th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States | 40th 40th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Opportunity RankWorst States to Live in | 8th tied 8th worst of 50 | 46th 4th best of 50 |
| State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total ScoreMost Corrupt States | 71 3rd of 50 | 59 tied 39th of 50 |
| Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $128,650 1st of 47 | $98,400 37th of 47 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Connecticut or Kansas?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of Kansas on 487 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 18 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Tech & Business and 10 more categories. Kansas leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Facts & Trivia. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Connecticut or Kansas?
- Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Kansas has 2,989,188 (34th of 51).
- How do Connecticut and Kansas compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- How do Connecticut and Kansas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. Kansas ranks better.
- Where does Connecticut beat Kansas most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Avg. Amount Received in Child Support (Child Support Percentage by State): $9,595 vs $4,227; Violent Crime Rate (per 100K) (Crime Rates by State (FBI)): 109.6 vs 457.2; DTaP 4 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 88.3% vs 77.4%.
- Where does Kansas beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Kansas ranks far ahead on Best Ranch Score (Best State to Own a Ranch): 58.78 vs 38.08; Overall Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 2nd vs 48th; Overall Score (Farming-Friendly States): 58.78 vs 38.08.
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