

Georgia vs Wyoming
Wyoming comes out ahead of Georgia on 426 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 338 with 22 ties. Georgia leads on Travel and Law. Wyoming leads on Education, Facts & Trivia and Environment and 9 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,401,288 8th of 51 | 590,784 51st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,353 27th of 51 | $76,176 30th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.4% 38th of 51 | 10.5% 15th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.3 25th of 51 | 92.7 16th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,952 42nd of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,920 22nd of 51 | $61,560 36th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,393 31st of 51 | $992 8th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 296.9 26th of 51 | 179.9 5th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,807 8th of 48 | 8,224 45th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWyoming · 50 statistics
- TravelGeorgia · 27 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWyoming · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentWyoming · 39 statistics
- EconomicsWyoming · 288 statistics
- CultureWyoming · 77 statistics
- PopulationWyoming · 122 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWyoming · 123 statistics
- AgricultureWyoming · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWyoming · 70 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWyoming · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWyoming · 47 statistics
- LawGeorgia · 71 statistics
- GeographyWyoming · 25 statistics
- HealthEven · 183 statistics
- SportsEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 5.66 mph 51st of 51 | 10.39 mph 1st of 51 |
| Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State | $7,120 50th of 51 | $3,180 1st of 51 |
| MenACWYVaccination Rates by State | 97.8% 1st of 51 | 75.0% 50th of 51 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $20.00 1st of 50 | $616 49th of 50 |
| Deaths in 1918Spanish Flu Deaths by State | 30,768 48th of 49 | 780 1st of 49 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 2.79 mph tied 48th of 51 | 7.86 mph 2nd of 51 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 224.1 2nd of 50 | 109.5 47th of 50 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $381,830 1st of 50 | $331,120 46th of 50 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $38.00 2nd of 51 | $1,040 47th of 51 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $41,639 49th of 51 | $31,250 4th of 51 |
| Skin Cancer Death RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 1.6 tied 2nd of 48 | 2.8 tied 45th of 48 |
| TetanusVaccination Rates by State | 96.9% tied 1st of 51 | 88.9% 46th of 51 |
| Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 28.3 45th of 51 | 18.8 3rd of 51 |
| Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States | 29 tied 44th of 51 | 18 tied 2nd of 51 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 17.5 C 5th of 50 | 5.6 C 46th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 63.5 °F 5th of 50 | 42.0 °F 46th of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $19.10 44th of 50 | $23.83 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $763 44th of 50 | $953 tied 3rd of 50 |
| HIV Death RateHIV Statistics by State | 10.0 46th of 51 | 1.6 5th of 51 |
| Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State | 28.7 44th of 51 | 17.9 3rd of 51 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $88.35 48th of 51 | $71.51 7th of 51 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $39,725 44th of 50 | $49,567 4th of 50 |
| Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 50.72 in 8th of 50 | 12.97 in 48th of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,310 44th of 50 | $4,130 4th of 50 |
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 38.08 47th of 50 | 80.83 7th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 30.14 49th of 50 | 54.46 9th of 50 |
| NFIP Cost Difference From 2021Floods by State | 9% tied 39th of 47 | -3% 3rd of 47 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 22.3% 1st of 46 | 44.1% tied 37th of 46 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied 37th of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State | 7% tied 40th of 45 | 4% tied 4th of 45 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Georgia or Wyoming?
- Wyoming comes out ahead of Georgia on 426 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 338 with 22 ties. Georgia leads on Travel and Law. Wyoming leads on Education, Facts & Trivia 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 Wyoming?
- Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
- How do Georgia and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- How do Georgia and Wyoming compare on Poverty Rate (%)?
- Poverty Rate (%): Georgia 13.4% (38th of 51), Wyoming 10.5% (15th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
- Where does Georgia beat Wyoming most clearly?
- Georgia ranks far ahead on MenACWY (Vaccination Rates by State): 97.8% vs 75.0%; Registration Fee (Car Registration Fees by State): $20.00 vs $616; 5G Max Download Speed (States that have Banned 5G): 224.1 vs 109.5.
- Where does Wyoming beat Georgia most clearly?
- Wyoming ranks far ahead on Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 10.39 mph vs 5.66 mph; Average Student Loan Debt (Debt by State): $3,180 vs $7,120; Deaths in 1918 (Spanish Flu Deaths by State): 780 vs 30,768.
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