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.

804 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Wins
358
Avg. percentile
46
Categories led
7
Wins
433
Avg. percentile
48
Categories led
9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticGeorgiaKansas
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.

StatisticGeorgiaKansas
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
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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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