

Georgia vs Oregon
Oregon comes out ahead of Georgia on 432 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 349 with 12 ties. Georgia leads on Travel, Sports and Geography and 1 more category. Oregon leads on Environment, Tech & Business and Agriculture and 9 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,401,288 8th of 51 | 4,281,848 27th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,353 27th of 51 | $83,011 19th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.4% 38th of 51 | 11.9% 28th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.3 25th of 51 | 103.4 40th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,952 42nd of 51 | $55,451 37th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,920 22nd of 51 | $72,460 12th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,393 31st of 51 | $1,525 38th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 296.9 26th of 51 | 311.2 29th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,807 8th of 48 | 5,268 24th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EnvironmentOregon · 40 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOregon · 46 statistics
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
- HealthOregon · 188 statistics
- TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 289 statistics
- SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
- EducationOregon · 50 statistics
- Crime & SafetyOregon · 76 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOregon · 119 statistics
- CultureOregon · 79 statistics
- GeographyGeorgia · 25 statistics
- Facts & TriviaOregon · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyGeorgia · 33 statistics
- PopulationOregon · 125 statistics
- LawOregon · 62 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State | $0.70 per lb 41st of 43 | $0.10 per lb 2nd of 43 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 91.0% 46th of 51 | 97.0% 1st of 51 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 22.3% 1st of 46 | 45.6% 41st of 46 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 1,429.0% 46th of 50 | -680.0% 3rd of 50 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $36.39 47th of 49 | $68.79 5th of 49 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $65,150 44th of 49 | $126,940 2nd of 49 |
| CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3.5 tied 42nd of 48 | 1.5 2nd of 48 |
| Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions | 45th 45th of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $8,000 tied 2nd of 50 | $20,000 tied last of 50 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $36,440 47th of 51 | $73,340 5th of 51 |
| Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 2,794 per 100k 43rd of 51 | 2,293 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 8th 8th of 51 | 49th 50th of 51 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $26.59 45th of 51 | $42.68 3rd of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $55,300 45th of 51 | $88,770 3rd of 51 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $38,878 46th of 50 | $69,960 5th of 50 |
| Depression RatesHealthiest States | 18.4 tied 7th of 50 | 27.3 48th of 50 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.20 per gallon 7th of 51 | $6.24 per gallon 48th of 51 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State | 1,986.0% 48th of 50 | -202.0% 8th of 50 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 46th 46th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Homeless Youth Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| WH Eco Friendly BehaviorGreenest States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Overall RankFood Waste by State | 8th 8th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $698 45th of 51 | $150 tied 4th of 51 |
| Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State | $18.53 50th of 50 | $26.11 tied 10th of 50 |
| Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $3,211 50th of 50 | $4,525 tied 10th of 50 |
| Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $741 50th of 50 | $1,044 tied 10th of 50 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $15.00 tied 8th of 50 | $44.00 48th of 50 |
| Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 20 45th of 51 | 41 5th of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 6th 6th of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
| Entry Level SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $30,030 45th of 51 | $52,420 5th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Georgia or Oregon?
- Oregon comes out ahead of Georgia on 432 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 349 with 12 ties. Georgia leads on Travel, Sports and Geography and 1 more category. Oregon leads on Environment, Tech & Business and Agriculture 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 Oregon?
- Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Oregon has 4,281,848 (27th of 51).
- How do Georgia and Oregon compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do Georgia and Oregon compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- Where does Georgia beat Oregon most clearly?
- Georgia ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate - Native American and Alaskan (Most Obese States): 22.3% vs 45.6%; Maximum Cost (Liposuction Limits by State): $8,000 vs $20,000; Corporate Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 8th vs 49th.
- Where does Oregon beat Georgia most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on Aluminum Can Price (Aluminum Can Prices by State): $0.10 per lb vs $0.70 per lb; Polio 3 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 97.0% vs 91.0%; % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022 (Prison Population by State): -680.0% vs 1,429.0%.
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