Hawaii vs Iowa
Hawaii comes out ahead of Iowa on 431 of 769 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 11 ties. Hawaii leads on Geography, Travel and Tech & Business and 8 more categories. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Hawaii | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,430,688 40th of 51 | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $100,389 5th of 51 | $75,059 32nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.4% 2nd of 51 | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 11th of 51 | 11.1% 21st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.0 50th of 51 | 87.8 3rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,272 47th of 51 | $60,144 19th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $70,270 17th of 51 | $59,830 42nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,971 50th of 51 | $972 7th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 205.1 7th of 51 | 233.9 16th of 51 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureIowa · 16 statistics
- GeographyHawaii · 22 statistics
- TravelHawaii · 24 statistics
- Tech & BusinessHawaii · 48 statistics
- Facts & TriviaHawaii · 18 statistics
- SportsHawaii · 17 statistics
- HealthHawaii · 179 statistics
- EnvironmentIowa · 33 statistics
- CultureHawaii · 77 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 35 statistics
- LawHawaii · 64 statistics
- EducationHawaii · 50 statistics
- PopulationHawaii · 126 statistics
- EconomicsHawaii · 289 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 70 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 124 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Hawaii | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price: Single Family HomesMedian Home Price by State | $1.02M 51st of 51 | $253,300 1st of 51 |
| Average Cost for Advanced Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $2,426 51st of 51 | $1,355 2nd of 51 |
| Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | $773,400 50th of 51 | $250,700 1st of 51 |
| Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State | 8.9 51st of 51 | 3.0 2nd of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery CostGrocery Prices by State | $333.88 51st of 51 | $227.32 2nd of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $157 50th of 50 | $111 tied 1st of 50 |
| Annual Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $8,147 49th of 49 | $5,793 tied 2nd of 49 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 3rd 3rd of 49 | 50th 49th of 49 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.0 50th of 51 | 87.8 3rd of 51 |
| Price Level (Goods)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 111.6 51st of 51 | 93.7 4th of 51 |
| % of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 28.6% 50th of 50 | 1.5% tied 3rd of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 25.7% 3rd of 46 | 50.6% 45th of 46 |
| Homeless RateHomeless Population by State | 81.0 Per 10k Residents tied 49th of 51 | 8.0 Per 10k Residents tied 2nd of 51 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.86 tied 49th of 51 | $4.09 3rd of 51 |
| Taxpayer Cost per ImmigrantCost of Illegal Immigration by State | $9,178 51st of 51 | $4,352 5th of 51 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 89.3% 48th of 51 | 96.0% 2nd of 51 |
| RN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $119,710 2nd of 51 | $74,610 48th of 51 |
| RN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $129,210 2nd of 51 | $71,570 48th of 51 |
| RN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $57.55 2nd of 51 | $35.87 48th of 51 |
| RN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $62.12 2nd of 51 | $34.41 48th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $113,220 2nd of 51 | $69,370 47th of 51 |
| Average Cost for Basic Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $2,473 51st of 51 | $1,299 6th of 51 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $69.14 5th of 51 | $93.15 50th of 51 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 133.5 51st of 51 | 96.1 6th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $54.43 2nd of 51 | $33.35 47th of 51 |
| Housing Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 304.2 51st of 51 | 75.9 6th of 51 |
| Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $839,100 51st of 51 | $208,000 6th of 51 |
| Share of Annual Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 20.0% 2nd of 51 | 10.2% 47th of 51 |
| Average Credit Card DebtDebt by State | $5,220 49th of 51 | $3,250 4th of 51 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Hawaii or Iowa?
- Hawaii comes out ahead of Iowa on 431 of 769 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 11 ties. Hawaii leads on Geography, Travel and Tech & Business and 8 more categories. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Hawaii or Iowa?
- Hawaii has a population of 1,430,688 (40th of 51 US states) and Iowa has 3,246,320 (32nd of 51).
- How do Hawaii and Iowa compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51), Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
- How do Hawaii and Iowa compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51), Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
- Where does Hawaii beat Iowa most clearly?
- Hawaii ranks far ahead on Scenic Beauty Rank (Most Beautiful States): 3rd vs 50th; Obesity Rate - Native American and Alaskan (Most Obese States): 25.7% vs 50.6%; RN Annual Mean (Nurses Pay by State): $119,710 vs $74,610.
- Where does Iowa beat Hawaii most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Median Price: Single Family Homes (Median Home Price by State): $253,300 vs $1.02M; Average Cost for Advanced Life Support (Ambulance Cost by State): $1,355 vs $2,426; Median Price: All Home Types (Median Home Price by State): $250,700 vs $773,400.
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