Which has more people, Georgia or Wisconsin?

Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Wisconsin has 5,988,406 (21st of 51).

How do Georgia and Wisconsin compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.

How do Georgia and Wisconsin compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.

Where does Georgia beat Wisconsin most clearly?

Georgia ranks far ahead on Urban Roads in Poor Condition (Road Quality by State): 7.5% vs 56.5%; Obesity Rate - Native American and Alaskan (Most Obese States): 22.3% vs 48.2%; Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.8 vs 11.9.

Where does Wisconsin beat Georgia most clearly?

Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 6.1% vs 22.0%; Healthcare Cost and Quality (Pension-Friendly States): 75 vs 14; Best States for Living with a Disability - Total Score (Disability Benefits by State): 57.05 vs 43.61.

Georgia vs Wisconsin

Wisconsin comes out ahead of Georgia on 449 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 341 with 11 ties. Georgia leads on Travel, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy. Wisconsin leads on Tech & Business, Facts & Trivia and Education and 10 more categories.

801 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Georgia

Wins: 341
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 3

Wisconsin

Wins: 449
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Georgia	Wisconsin
Population	11,401,288 8th of 51	5,988,406 21st of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$77,353 27th of 51	$77,485 26th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.4% tied 10th of 51	3.2% tied 7th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	13.4% 38th of 51	10.6% 16th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	96.3 25th of 51	94.1 20th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,952 42nd of 51	$58,273 26th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$65,920 22nd of 51	$64,270 30th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,393 31st of 51	$1,087 19th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	296.9 26th of 51	240.3 19th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,807 8th of 48	7,528 41st of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
Tech & BusinessWisconsin · 47 statistics
Facts & TriviaWisconsin · 18 statistics
EducationWisconsin · 50 statistics
EnvironmentWisconsin · 38 statistics
SportsWisconsin · 17 statistics
Crime & SafetyWisconsin · 76 statistics
EconomicsWisconsin · 295 statistics
HealthWisconsin · 187 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWisconsin · 126 statistics
AgricultureGeorgia · 17 statistics
GeographyWisconsin · 25 statistics
CultureWisconsin · 79 statistics
LawWisconsin · 70 statistics
PopulationWisconsin · 124 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyGeorgia · 36 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Georgia	Wisconsin
Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	22.0% 46th of 46	6.1% 1st of 46
Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State	7.5% 2nd of 49	56.5% 48th of 49
Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States	22.3% 1st of 46	48.2% 43rd of 46
Healthcare Cost and QualityPension-Friendly States	14 48th of 50	75 3rd of 50
Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State	2.8 tied 3rd of 50	11.9 48th of 50
Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	1st 1st of 51	46th 46th of 51
Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State	43.61 46th of 51	57.05 2nd of 51
5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States	-2.72% 42nd of 48	27.9% 1st of 48
% of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State	54.3% 48th of 51	10.1% tied 4th of 51
% ShelteredHomeless Population by State	45.7% 48th of 51	89.9% tied 4th of 51
Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	5% tied 2nd of 50	29.0% 46th of 50
Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State	65.29 45th of 46	21.56 6th of 46
Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	5.66 mph 51st of 51	9 mph 8th of 51
Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US	48th 48th of 50	6th 6th of 50
Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	2.79 mph tied 48th of 51	6.88 mph 6th of 51
Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State	$408 47th of 51	$361 5th of 51
Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States	68.62 8th of 51	36.76 50th of 51
Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	7th 7th of 51	49th 49th of 51
Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State	$41,639 49th of 51	$31,894 7th of 51
Cost-Prohibited CareHealth Care Costs by State	15.6% 48th of 49	8.4% 8th of 49
TetanusVaccination Rates by State	96.9% tied 1st of 51	90.0% 43rd of 51
Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States	14.3% tied 5th of 50	20.4% 45th of 50
Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State	$262 47th of 51	$222 7th of 51
Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	10th 10th of 51	50th 50th of 51
Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State	89 46th of 50	24 7th of 50
Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State	83 46th of 50	24 7th of 50
Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State	23.4% 4th of 50	36.9% 43rd of 50
SSI Internal Auditing ScoreMost Corrupt States	88.2 tied 2nd of 50	74.3 tied 41st of 50
UninsuredHealthiest States	12.0% 50th of 51	5.3% 11th of 51
Road QualityRoad Quality by State	8th 8th of 50	46th 46th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Georgia or Wisconsin?: Wisconsin comes out ahead of Georgia on 449 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 341 with 11 ties. Georgia leads on Travel, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy. Wisconsin leads on Tech & Business, Facts & Trivia and Education 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 Wisconsin?: Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Wisconsin has 5,988,406 (21st of 51).
How do Georgia and Wisconsin compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
How do Georgia and Wisconsin compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
Where does Georgia beat Wisconsin most clearly?: Georgia ranks far ahead on Urban Roads in Poor Condition (Road Quality by State): 7.5% vs 56.5%; Obesity Rate - Native American and Alaskan (Most Obese States): 22.3% vs 48.2%; Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.8 vs 11.9.
Where does Wisconsin beat Georgia most clearly?: Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 6.1% vs 22.0%; Healthcare Cost and Quality (Pension-Friendly States): 75 vs 14; Best States for Living with a Disability - Total Score (Disability Benefits by State): 57.05 vs 43.61.

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