Georgia vs Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Georgia on 443 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 343 with 17 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category. Pennsylvania leads on Tech & Business, Education and Environment and 9 more categories.
803 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 343
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 443
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,401,288 8th of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,353 27th of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.4% 38th of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.3 25th of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,952 42nd of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,920 22nd of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,393 31st of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 296.9 26th of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,807 8th of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 47 statistics
- AgricultureGeorgia · 17 statistics
- EducationPennsylvania · 50 statistics
- EnvironmentPennsylvania · 40 statistics
- Facts & TriviaPennsylvania · 18 statistics
- TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
- PopulationPennsylvania · 120 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 79 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 72 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyGeorgia · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentPennsylvania · 125 statistics
- EconomicsPennsylvania · 296 statistics
- GeographyGeorgia · 25 statistics
- HealthPennsylvania · 183 statistics
- Crime & SafetyPennsylvania · 75 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $380 7th of 51 | $954 49th of 51 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 47th 47th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions | 45th 45th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Industrial DiversityMost Diverse US States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 43.61 46th of 51 | 56.36 6th of 51 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 11th 11th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| MMRVaccination Rates by State | 89.5% tied 42nd of 51 | 94.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 66.5% 45th of 51 | 77.1% 6th of 51 |
| People of Similar Age RankBest States to Retire | 47th 47th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 30.14 49th of 50 | 53.82 11th of 50 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 76.1% 47th of 51 | 85.8% tied 8th of 51 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 3.49% 32nd of 38 | 0.34% 4th of 38 |
| Quality of LifeWorst States to Retire | 11th 11th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.20 per gallon 7th of 51 | $5.99 per gallon tied 43rd of 51 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $36.39 47th of 49 | $58.26 11th of 49 |
| Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $77,300 40th of 51 | $141,940 3rd of 51 |
| Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State | 96.0% 9th of 43 | 533.0% 40th of 43 |
| Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State | 15.19 4th of 50 | 61.15 40th of 50 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $5.96 per dozen 44th of 50 | $4.52 per dozen 8th of 50 |
| Related Groups per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 11th 11th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 73 6th of 50 | 56.5 42nd of 50 |
| Uninsured RateUninsured People by State | 12.6% 48th of 50 | 5.5% 12th of 50 |
| County Road Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 14.0% 21st of 27 | 0.67% 2nd of 27 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 40th 39th of 49 | 5th 4th of 49 |
| Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $3,500 tied 2nd of 50 | $5,000 tied 33rd of 50 |
| Police Officer Avg Annual SalaryPolice Officer Salary by State | $56,350 45th of 50 | $86,350 10th of 50 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 5% tied 2nd of 50 | 21.0% tied 38th of 50 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State | 40.4% 48th of 50 | 25.7% 13th of 50 |
| Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State | 2.8 tied 3rd of 50 | 7.7 38th of 50 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 2.8% tied 7th of 50 | 19.6% 42nd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Georgia or Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Georgia on 443 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 343 with 17 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category. Pennsylvania leads on Tech & Business, Education and Environment 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 Pennsylvania?
- Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Georgia and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- How do Georgia and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- Where does Georgia beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Georgia ranks far ahead on Nursing Home Health Care Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $380 vs $954; Industrial Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 2nd vs 42nd; Infrastructure Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 11th vs 50th.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Georgia most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Food and Health Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 6th vs 47th; Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest) (States with Teacher Unions): 4th vs 45th; Best States for Living with a Disability - Total Score (Disability Benefits by State): 56.36 vs 43.61.
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