

Georgia vs Kansas
Kansas comes out ahead of Georgia on 433 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 358 with 13 ties. Georgia leads on Sports, Travel and Law and 4 more categories. Kansas leads on Agriculture, Environment and Facts & Trivia and 6 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,401,288 8th of 51 | 2,989,188 34th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,353 27th of 51 | $74,275 35th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.4% 38th of 51 | 11.3% 23rd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.3 25th of 51 | 90.1 10th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,952 42nd of 51 | $59,172 21st of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,920 22nd of 51 | $60,640 41st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,393 31st of 51 | $1,060 13th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 296.9 26th of 51 | 457.2 45th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,807 8th of 48 | 4,878 20th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
- TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
- AgricultureKansas · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentKansas · 39 statistics
- Facts & TriviaKansas · 18 statistics
- Crime & SafetyKansas · 75 statistics
- Tech & BusinessKansas · 47 statistics
- LawGeorgia · 68 statistics
- EducationKansas · 50 statistics
- GeographyGeorgia · 25 statistics
- EconomicsKansas · 296 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKansas · 36 statistics
- HealthGeorgia · 188 statistics
- CultureGeorgia · 79 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentKansas · 126 statistics
- PopulationGeorgia · 125 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| SSI Internal Auditing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 88.2 tied 2nd of 50 | 53.5 50th of 50 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 49.6% 47th of 51 | 32.5% 4th of 51 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 97.7% 2nd of 51 | 88.4% 45th of 51 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $8,000 tied 2nd of 50 | $20,000 tied last of 50 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 7.47 7th of 49 | 0.35 47th of 49 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 67.3% 7th of 50 | 4.78% 47th of 50 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 1st worst of 50 | 41st 10th best of 50 |
| SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States | 35.75 45th of 51 | 73.64 5th of 51 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 97.1% 2nd of 51 | 91.0% 42nd of 51 |
| State Highway Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 47.1% 38th of 46 | 8.33% 2nd of 46 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $5.96 per dozen 44th of 50 | $4.41 per dozen 5th of 50 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 5.66 mph 51st of 51 | 8.6 mph 12th of 51 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $41,639 49th of 51 | $32,578 10th of 51 |
| Clothing Sales Tax RateSales Tax on Clothing by State | 4% tied 2nd of 39 | 6.5% tied 32nd of 39 |
| Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 28.3 45th of 51 | 19.7 7th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $262 47th of 51 | $228 9th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $408 47th of 51 | $374 9th of 51 |
| Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 22.0% 46th of 46 | 10.8% 12th of 46 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 22.3% 1st of 46 | 43.2% 35th of 46 |
| Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States | 29 tied 44th of 51 | 20 tied 6th of 51 |
| Deaths in 1918Spanish Flu Deaths by State | 30,768 48th of 49 | 2,300 tied 11th of 49 |
| Skin Cancer Death RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 1.6 tied 2nd of 48 | 2.6 tied 37th of 48 |
| % of Vascular Plant Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 11.1% tied 43rd of 51 | 1.9% tied 6th of 51 |
| CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied 36th of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Sales TaxTaxes by State | 4% tied 2nd of 46 | 6.5% tied 36th of 46 |
| State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 4% tied 2nd of 46 | 6.5% tied 36th of 46 |
| Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 53.2% 42nd of 51 | 37.0% tied 5th of 51 |
| State Sales TaxCar Registration Fees by State | 4% tied 2nd of 45 | 6.5% tied 35th of 45 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $6,953 10th of 51 | $4,227 46th of 51 |
| Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State | 28.7 44th of 51 | 19.6 8th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Georgia or Kansas?
- Kansas comes out ahead of Georgia on 433 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 358 with 13 ties. Georgia leads on Sports, Travel and Law and 4 more categories. Kansas leads on Agriculture, Environment and Facts & Trivia and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Georgia or Kansas?
- Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Kansas has 2,989,188 (34th of 51).
- How do Georgia and Kansas compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- How do Georgia and Kansas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- Where does Georgia beat Kansas most clearly?
- Georgia ranks far ahead on SSI Internal Auditing Score (Most Corrupt States): 88.2 vs 53.5; Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History) (Vaccination Rates by State): 97.7% vs 88.4%; Maximum Cost (Liposuction Limits by State): $8,000 vs $20,000.
- Where does Kansas beat Georgia most clearly?
- Kansas ranks far ahead on Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 32.5% vs 49.6%; FTE Lack of Laws Rank (Most Corrupt States): 41st vs 1st; SWAMP Index Score (Most Corrupt States): 73.64 vs 35.75.
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