Georgia vs Indiana

Indiana comes out ahead of Georgia on 414 of 807 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 19 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Sports and Geography and 4 more categories. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Politics & Government and 5 more categories.

807 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
374
Avg. percentile
46
Categories led
7
Wins
414
Avg. percentile
48
Categories led
8

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticGeorgiaIndiana
Population
11,401,288
8th of 51
7,011,912
17th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$77,353
27th of 51
$71,957
39th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
3.4%
tied 10th of 51
3.7%
tied 18th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
13.4%
38th of 51
12.3%
30th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
96.3
25th of 51
93.3
18th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$52,952
42nd of 51
$55,562
36th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$65,920
22nd of 51
$60,840
39th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$1,393
31st of 51
$1,062
14th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
296.9
26th of 51
254.4
22nd of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
2,807
8th of 48
5,627
26th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • Tech & BusinessIndiana · 47 statistics
  • AgricultureGeorgia · 17 statistics
  • SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
  • GeographyGeorgia · 25 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyIndiana · 74 statistics
  • TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentIndiana · 124 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 36 statistics
  • EconomicsIndiana · 295 statistics
  • EnvironmentIndiana · 40 statistics
  • HealthGeorgia · 187 statistics
  • PopulationGeorgia · 125 statistics
  • EducationIndiana · 50 statistics
  • CultureGeorgia · 79 statistics
  • LawIndiana · 71 statistics
  • Facts & TriviaEven · 18 statistics

Biggest differences

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

StatisticGeorgiaIndiana
CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States
4.5
47th of 48
2
tied 1st of 48
Clothing Sales Tax RateSales Tax on Clothing by State
4%
tied 2nd of 39
7%
tied 36th of 39
Sales TaxTaxes by State
4%
tied 2nd of 46
7%
tied 42nd of 46
State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State
4%
tied 2nd of 46
7%
tied 42nd of 46
Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless
30.14
49th of 50
55.64
6th of 50
State Sales TaxCar Registration Fees by State
4%
tied 2nd of 45
7%
tied 41st of 45
AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State
$74,150
49th of 50
$107,664
7th of 50
HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State
$35.65
49th of 50
$51.76
7th of 50
MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State
$6,179
49th of 50
$8,972
7th of 50
WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State
$1,425
49th of 50
$2,070
7th of 50
Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States
1st
1st of 51
43rd
43rd of 51
PriceEgg Prices by State
$5.96 per dozen
44th of 50
$4.33 per dozen
3rd of 50
Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State
$262
47th of 51
$221
6th of 51
Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State
43.61
46th of 51
56.45
5th of 51
Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State
$408
47th of 51
$365
7th of 51
% Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State
1,986.0%
48th of 50
-198.0%
9th of 50
Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State
40.4%
48th of 50
23.8%
9th of 50
Industrial DiversityMost Diverse US States
2nd
2nd of 50
41st
41st of 50
Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing
9th
9th of 50
47th
47th of 50
Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State
96.0%
9th of 43
608.0%
41st of 43
Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car
$25,299
38th of 50
$21,961
1st of 50
Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car
2.4%
38th of 50
-11.1%
1st of 50
Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool
39th
39th of 50
2nd
2nd of 50
Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool
44
tied 38th of 50
83
tied 1st of 50
Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State
$5.20 per gallon
7th of 51
$5.99 per gallon
tied 43rd of 51
Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State
$698
45th of 51
$199
tied 7th of 51
Homeless Youth Support RankBest States to Be Homeless
42nd
42nd of 50
6th
6th of 50
CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States
3
tied 36th of 48
1
tied 1st of 48
Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping
7.47
7th of 49
2.2
42nd of 49
Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State
$599
tied 42nd of 50
$199
tied 7th of 50
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Quick answers

Which is better, Georgia or Indiana?
Indiana comes out ahead of Georgia on 414 of 807 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 19 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Sports and Geography and 4 more categories. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Politics & Government and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Georgia or Indiana?
Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Indiana has 7,011,912 (17th of 51).
How do Georgia and Indiana compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
How do Georgia and Indiana compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
Where does Georgia beat Indiana most clearly?
Georgia ranks far ahead on Clothing Sales Tax Rate (Sales Tax on Clothing by State): 4% vs 7%; Sales Tax (Taxes by State): 4% vs 7%; State Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): 4% vs 7%.
Where does Indiana beat Georgia most clearly?
Indiana ranks far ahead on CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 2 vs 4.5; Overall Homelessness Help Score (Best States to Be Homeless): 55.64 vs 30.14; Annual (Radiation Therapist Salary by State): $107,664 vs $74,150.

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