Connecticut vs Pennsylvania
Connecticut comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 465 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 15 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Environment and 7 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Agriculture and Law and 3 more categories.
790 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 465
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 10
- Wins
- 310
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 6
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,702,543 29th of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,781 9th 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) | 10.0% 9th of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.6 42nd of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $74,254 3rd of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,420 8th of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,488 35th of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,849 30th of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 74 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 182 statistics
- AgriculturePennsylvania · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 38 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 119 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 291 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 48 statistics
- GeographyConnecticut · 25 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 68 statistics
- TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics
- Facts & TriviaPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentConnecticut · 122 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyPennsylvania · 36 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $37.46 48th of 50 | $14.85 1st of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $77,930 48th of 50 | $30,880 1st of 50 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $315 47th of 49 | $45.00 2nd of 49 |
| State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total ScoreMost Corrupt States | 71 3rd of 50 | 58 45th of 50 |
| FatalitiesFloods by State | 15 tied 5th of 47 | 277 44th of 47 |
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 81 1st of 51 | 2,140 42nd of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $623 47th of 51 | $364 tied 6th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $143,280 4th of 51 | $110,140 44th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $68.89 4th of 51 | $52.95 44th of 51 |
| SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 95 1st of 50 | 50.8 40th of 50 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $112,280 9th of 49 | $73,700 47th of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 53.98 9th of 49 | 35.43 47th of 49 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $805 45th of 51 | $478 6th of 51 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 26.2% 3rd of 51 | 41.3% 42nd of 51 |
| Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State | $55,656 7th of 50 | $44,692 45th of 50 |
| Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State | $26.76 7th of 50 | $21.49 45th of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (acres)Bass Fishing by State | 5,376 40th of 50 | 6,342,400 tied 1st of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (mi)Bass Fishing by State | 8.4 40th of 50 | 9,910 tied 1st of 50 |
| Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $4,638 7th of 50 | $3,724 45th of 50 |
| Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $1,070 7th of 50 | $859 45th of 50 |
| InmatesFederal Prisons by State | 862 6th of 36 | 8,578 33rd of 36 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 5.88% 7th of 50 | 35.7% tied 44th of 50 |
| Annual Earnings at Minimum WageLiving Wage by State | $34,008 4th of 51 | $15,080 tied last of 51 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $135,310 5th of 51 | $109,100 tied 42nd of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $65.06 5th of 51 | $52.45 tied 42nd of 51 |
| Standard WageMinimum Wage by State | $16.94 4th of 51 | $7.25 tied last of 51 |
| AnnualBCBA Salary by State | $77,062 7th of 49 | $61,973 43rd of 49 |
| HourlyBCBA Salary by State | $37.05 7th of 49 | $29.80 43rd of 49 |
| MonthlyBCBA Salary by State | $6,421 7th of 49 | $5,164 43rd of 49 |
| WeeklyBCBA Salary by State | $1,481 7th of 49 | $1,191 43rd of 49 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Connecticut or Pennsylvania?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 465 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 15 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Environment and 7 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Agriculture and Law and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Connecticut or Pennsylvania?
- Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Connecticut and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- How do Connecticut and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- Where does Connecticut beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total Score (Most Corrupt States): 71 vs 58; Fatalities (Floods by State): 15 vs 277; Chronically Homeless (Homeless Population by State): 81 vs 2,140.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Mental Health Substance Abuse - Hourly (Social Worker Salary by State): $14.85 vs $37.46; Mental Health Substance Abuse - Yearly (Social Worker Salary by State): $30,880 vs $77,930; LPC Application Fee (LPC Requirements by State): $45.00 vs $315.
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