Georgia vs Hawaii

Hawaii comes out ahead of Georgia on 481 of 779 statistics where one end is better, to 286 with 12 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports and 1 more category. Hawaii leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Facts & Trivia and 9 more categories.

779 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Wins
286
Avg. percentile
46
Categories led
4
Wins
481
Avg. percentile
57
Categories led
12

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticGeorgiaHawaii
Population
11,401,288
8th of 51
1,430,688
40th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$77,353
27th of 51
$100,389
5th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
3.4%
tied 10th of 51
2.4%
2nd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
13.4%
38th of 51
10.0%
11th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
96.3
25th of 51
110.0
50th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$52,952
42nd of 51
$52,272
47th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$65,920
22nd of 51
$70,270
17th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$1,393
31st of 51
$1,971
50th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
296.9
26th of 51
205.1
7th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • Tech & BusinessHawaii · 47 statistics
  • AgricultureGeorgia · 16 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyHawaii · 73 statistics
  • Facts & TriviaHawaii · 18 statistics
  • HealthHawaii · 179 statistics
  • GeographyHawaii · 22 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentHawaii · 124 statistics
  • EducationHawaii · 50 statistics
  • EconomicsHawaii · 291 statistics
  • PopulationHawaii · 125 statistics
  • EnvironmentHawaii · 33 statistics
  • TravelGeorgia · 24 statistics
  • LawHawaii · 71 statistics
  • CultureHawaii · 77 statistics
  • SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyGeorgia · 35 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

StatisticGeorgiaHawaii
Cost-Prohibited CareHealth Care Costs by State
15.6%
48th of 49
6.7%
1st of 49
Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State
$7,120
50th of 51
$3,810
2nd of 51
UninsuredHealthiest States
12.0%
50th of 51
3.5%
2nd of 51
Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State
$38,535
50th of 50
$57,350
3rd of 50
Healthcare Cost and QualityPension-Friendly States
14
48th of 50
100
1st of 50
Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State
$18.53
50th of 50
$27.57
3rd of 50
Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State
$3,211
50th of 50
$4,779
3rd of 50
Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State
$741
50th of 50
$1,102
3rd of 50
Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S.
5.66 mph
51st of 51
9.36 mph
4th of 51
Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States
38.08
47th of 50
93.38
1st of 50
AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State
$74,150
49th of 50
$115,204
3rd of 50
HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State
$35.65
49th of 50
$55.39
3rd of 50
MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State
$6,179
49th of 50
$9,600
3rd of 50
WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State
$1,425
49th of 50
$2,215
3rd of 50
AnnualBCBA Salary by State
$53,007
49th of 49
$78,202
4th of 49
HourlyBCBA Salary by State
$25.48
49th of 49
$37.60
4th of 49
MonthlyBCBA Salary by State
$4,417
49th of 49
$6,516
4th of 49
WeeklyBCBA Salary by State
$1,019
49th of 49
$1,503
4th of 49
Uninsured RateUninsured People by State
12.6%
48th of 50
3.9%
3rd of 50
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State
47.6%
tied 46th of 51
28.2%
1st of 51
Species Diversity Rank (01-51)Most Biodiverse States
6th
6th of 51
51st
51st of 51
Taxpayer Cost per ImmigrantCost of Illegal Immigration by State
$4,386
6th of 51
$9,178
51st of 51
Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States
30
tied 3rd of 50
3
tied last of 50
Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State
1%
tied 1st of 50
16.0%
tied 47th of 50
Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers
52.68
7th of 51
33.21
51st of 51
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State
49.6%
47th of 51
31.4%
3rd of 51
Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions
45th
45th of 51
1st
1st of 51
Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State
15.19
4th of 50
78.88
47th of 50
Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State
$66,841
49th of 50
$94,687
6th of 50
Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners
6th
6th of 50
49th
49th of 50
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Quick answers

Which is better, Georgia or Hawaii?
Hawaii comes out ahead of Georgia on 481 of 779 statistics where one end is better, to 286 with 12 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports and 1 more category. Hawaii leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Facts & Trivia and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Georgia or Hawaii?
Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Hawaii has 1,430,688 (40th of 51).
How do Georgia and Hawaii compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
How do Georgia and Hawaii compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
Where does Georgia beat Hawaii most clearly?
Georgia ranks far ahead on Species Diversity Rank (01-51) (Most Biodiverse States): 6th vs 51st; Taxpayer Cost per Immigrant (Cost of Illegal Immigration by State): $4,386 vs $9,178; Affordability Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 30 vs 3.
Where does Hawaii beat Georgia most clearly?
Hawaii ranks far ahead on Cost-Prohibited Care (Health Care Costs by State): 6.7% vs 15.6%; Average Student Loan Debt (Debt by State): $3,810 vs $7,120; Uninsured (Healthiest States): 3.5% vs 12.0%.

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