Connecticut vs Tennessee
Connecticut comes out ahead of Tennessee on 461 of 770 statistics where one end is better, to 299 with 10 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Population and 8 more categories. Tennessee leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel and 1 more category.
770 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 461
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 299
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,702,543 29th of 51 | 7,378,861 15th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,781 9th of 51 | $69,595 42nd 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 | 13.8% 39th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.6 42nd of 51 | 91.9 14th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $74,254 3rd of 51 | $58,582 25th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,420 8th of 51 | $60,800 40th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,488 35th of 51 | $1,189 23rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 492.3 46th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,849 30th of 48 | 3,753 14th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureTennessee · 15 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 74 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 172 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 115 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 47 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 38 statistics
- Facts & TriviaConnecticut · 17 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 78 statistics
- SportsTennessee · 17 statistics
- LawConnecticut · 64 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 284 statistics
- TravelTennessee · 29 statistics
- GeographyConnecticut · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyTennessee · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 119 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 68.2 1st of 50 | 28.72 50th of 50 |
| Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 1st 1st of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Local Tax Burden Per CapitaHighest Taxed States | $12,151 50th of 50 | $4,036 2nd of 50 |
| Taxes Paid To Other States Per CapitaTax Burden by State | $2,268 50th of 51 | $954 2nd of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $99,686 1st of 51 | $36,899 48th of 51 |
| Estimated TaxesLeast Taxed States | $13,391 50th of 51 | $4,769 3rd of 51 |
| Taxes Paid To Own State Per CapitaTax Burden by State | $9,883 50th of 51 | $3,082 3rd of 51 |
| Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 13.33 2nd of 49 | 94.39 47th of 49 |
| Tax as % of IncomeLeast Taxed States | 15.3% 50th of 51 | 5.5% tied 3rd of 51 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 1st 1st of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Violent Crime Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 150 per 100k 3rd of 50 | 628 per 100k 48th of 50 |
| Livable Annual Wage w/ 3 ChildrenLiving Wage by State | $178,647 47th of 51 | $106,717 2nd of 51 |
| Livable Hourly Wage w/ 3 ChildrenLiving Wage by State | $85.89 47th of 51 | $51.31 2nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 136 3rd of 51 | 592 48th of 51 |
| Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 5.28 2nd of 49 | 84.11 45th of 49 |
| Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022)Maternal Mortality Rate by State | 15.6 per 100k Births 5th of 39 | 41.1 per 100k Births 39th of 39 |
| Maternal Mortality Total Deaths (2019-2023)Maternal Mortality Rate by State | 16.2 5th of 39 | 42.1 39th of 39 |
| Price Level (Utilities)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 146.5 47th of 51 | 72.1 3rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 492.3 46th of 51 |
| Health and Safety RelatedMost Stressed States | 47th 4th best of 50 | 4th 4th worst of 50 |
| Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 47th 47th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State | 50th 49th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 150 5th of 50 | 627 48th of 50 |
| Age-Adjusted Death RateDeath Rate by State | 661 per 100k 5th of 51 | 947 per 100k 48th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $143,280 4th of 51 | $106,110 47th of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $6,575 50th of 51 | $1,400 7th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $68.89 4th of 51 | $51.01 47th of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ 2 Children (Annual)Living Wage by State | $143,423 47th of 51 | $89,542 4th of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ 2 Children (Hourly)Living Wage by State | $68.95 47th of 51 | $43.05 4th of 51 |
| LPN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $136,980 8th of 51 | $103,720 51st of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Connecticut or Tennessee?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of Tennessee on 461 of 770 statistics where one end is better, to 299 with 10 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Population and 8 more categories. Tennessee leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel 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 Tennessee?
- Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Tennessee has 7,378,861 (15th of 51).
- How do Connecticut and Tennessee compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Tennessee $69,595 (42nd of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- How do Connecticut and Tennessee compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Tennessee 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.
- Where does Connecticut beat Tennessee most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Overall Homelessness Help Score (Best States to Be Homeless): 68.2 vs 28.72; Shelters and Housing Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 1st vs 50th; Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving Support (Child Support Percentage by State): $99,686 vs $36,899.
- Where does Tennessee beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Tennessee ranks far ahead on Local Tax Burden Per Capita (Highest Taxed States): $4,036 vs $12,151; Taxes Paid To Other States Per Capita (Tax Burden by State): $954 vs $2,268; Estimated Taxes (Least Taxed States): $4,769 vs $13,391.
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