Georgia vs Utah

Utah comes out ahead of Georgia on 486 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 302 with 12 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel. Utah leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Facts & Trivia and 10 more categories.

800 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Wins
302
Avg. percentile
46
Categories led
3
Wins
486
Avg. percentile
56
Categories led
13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

StatisticGeorgiaUtah
Population
11,401,288
8th of 51
3,574,825
30th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$77,353
27th of 51
$95,166
11th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)
3.4%
tied 10th of 51
3.6%
17th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
13.4%
38th of 51
8.5%
2nd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)
96.3
25th of 51
98.9
31st of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State
$52,952
42nd of 51
$55,116
40th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)
$65,920
22nd of 51
$66,290
21st of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)
$1,393
31st of 51
$1,496
37th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)
296.9
26th of 51
235.7
17th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)
2,807
8th of 48
6,978
38th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • EducationUtah · 50 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyUtah · 74 statistics
  • AgricultureGeorgia · 17 statistics
  • Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
  • GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessUtah · 47 statistics
  • CultureUtah · 77 statistics
  • PopulationUtah · 125 statistics
  • HealthUtah · 189 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
  • SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
  • EnvironmentUtah · 39 statistics
  • EconomicsUtah · 294 statistics
  • Politics & GovernmentUtah · 126 statistics
  • TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
  • LawUtah · 69 statistics

Biggest differences

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

StatisticGeorgiaUtah
Maximum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State
$7,000
tied 2nd of 50
$16,000
50th of 50
Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State
22.0%
46th of 46
8.7%
tied 4th of 46
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State
49.6%
47th of 51
26.4%
1st of 51
Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State
$7,120
50th of 51
$3,980
5th of 51
HIV Death RateHIV Statistics by State
10.0
46th of 51
0.9
1st of 51
Healthcare Cost and QualityPension-Friendly States
14
48th of 50
74
4th of 50
Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State
$3,500
tied 2nd of 50
$6,000
50th of 50
Skin Cancer Death RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State
1.6
tied 2nd of 48
2.8
tied 45th of 48
Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States
38.08
47th of 50
81.38
5th of 50
Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States
20
45th of 51
42
tied 2nd of 51
Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State
50.72 in
8th of 50
12.26 in
49th of 50
Adults Diagnosed With DepressionDepression Rates by State
17.7%
7th of 48
26.1%
46th of 48
Min RateTax Rates by State
1%
tied 2nd of 40
4.85%
35th of 40
Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State
$11,727
42nd of 51
$9,098
1st of 51
Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State
53.2%
42nd of 51
31.7%
1st of 51
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State
47.6%
tied 46th of 51
33.6%
6th of 51
Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State
$490,500
44th of 51
$885,101
4th of 51
Education and Health RankQuality of Life by State
41st
41st of 50
2nd
2nd of 50
Work-RelatedMost Stressed States
11th
11th worst of 50
50th
best of 50
Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States
30
tied 3rd of 50
6
tied 40th of 50
Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State
43.61
46th of 51
56.14
7th of 51
Tobacco Use Past MonthDrug Use by State
23.8%
40th of 51
11.3%
1st of 51
Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State
65.29
45th of 46
27.83
10th of 46
Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US
10th
10th of 50
48th
48th of 50
Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S.
2.79 mph
tied 48th of 51
6.25 mph
10th of 51
TetanusVaccination Rates by State
96.9%
tied 1st of 51
90.7%
tied 39th of 51
Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless
47th
47th of 50
10th
10th of 50
SocioeconomicsBest States to Raise a Family
41st
41st of 50
4th
4th of 50
Total Safety Score (WalletHub)Safest States in the US
44.05
42nd of 50
62.88
5th of 50
Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State
6th
6th of 50
43rd
43rd of 50
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Quick answers

Which is better, Georgia or Utah?
Utah comes out ahead of Georgia on 486 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 302 with 12 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel. Utah leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Facts & Trivia and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Georgia or Utah?
Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
How do Georgia and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
How do Georgia and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
Where does Georgia beat Utah most clearly?
Georgia ranks far ahead on Maximum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $7,000 vs $16,000; Minimum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $3,500 vs $6,000; Skin Cancer Death Rates (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 1.6 vs 2.8.
Where does Utah beat Georgia most clearly?
Utah ranks far ahead on Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 8.7% vs 22.0%; Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 26.4% vs 49.6%; Average Student Loan Debt (Debt by State): $3,980 vs $7,120.

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