Hawaii vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Hawaii on 398 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 356 with 20 ties. Hawaii leads on Travel, Facts & Trivia and Crime & Safety and 6 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Environment and Education and 4 more categories.
774 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 20 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 356
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 9
- Wins
- 398
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Hawaii | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,430,688 40th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $100,389 5th of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.4% 2nd of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 11th of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.0 50th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,272 47th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $70,270 17th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,971 50th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 205.1 7th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureWashington · 16 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 33 statistics
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- TravelHawaii · 24 statistics
- Facts & TriviaHawaii · 18 statistics
- Crime & SafetyHawaii · 73 statistics
- GeographyHawaii · 22 statistics
- LawHawaii · 66 statistics
- HealthHawaii · 179 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 286 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentHawaii · 123 statistics
- PopulationHawaii · 125 statistics
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- CultureHawaii · 77 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWashington · 35 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Hawaii | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 25.1% 1st of 51 | 7.3% 51st of 51 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 33.21 51st of 51 | 59.35 3rd of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 3,714 per 100k 2nd of 51 | 6,061 per 100k 50th of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 1st 1st of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 48th 48th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,074 per 100k 3rd of 51 | 1,940 per 100k 50th of 51 |
| Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 18.5 ￠/gallon 2nd of 51 | 59.04 ￠/gallon 49th of 51 |
| Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.185/gallon 2nd of 51 | $0.590/gallon 49th of 51 |
| Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 4.5% 2nd of 47 | 9.51% 45th of 47 |
| Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 18.5 ￠/gallon 2nd of 51 | 62.04 ￠/gallon 48th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.185/gallon 2nd of 51 | $0.620/gallon 48th of 51 |
| Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $1,823 49th of 51 | $792 4th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $106,960 45th of 51 | $145,390 1st of 51 |
| Avg Retail PriceElectricity Cost by State | 30.31 51st of 51 | 8.75 7th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $51.42 45th of 51 | $69.90 1st of 51 |
| Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers | 48th 48th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Climate RankFarming-Friendly States | 1st 1st of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $20.00 tied 7th of 50 | $89.00 50th of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 | 44th 7th best of 50 |
| Overall RankFood Waste by State | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 | 45th 6th best of 50 |
| Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State | 2.7 4th of 51 | 5 tied 46th of 51 |
| Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 601.63 1st of 51 | 1,161.3 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.4% 2nd of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Death Penalty Year AbolishedDeath Penalty States | 1,957 tied 5th of 27 | 2,023 27th of 27 |
| Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States | 45.6% 51st of 51 | 32.4% 10th of 51 |
| Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State | $846 50th of 51 | $363 9th of 51 |
| Overall Score (Higher is Better)Best State To Be a Police Officer | 30.27 50th of 51 | 51.69 9th of 51 |
| Avg. Internet SpeedAverage Internet Speed by State | 221.4 45th of 51 | 451 5th of 51 |
| Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State | $32,381 4th of 50 | $36,119 43rd of 50 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $26.00 2nd of 50 | $84.50 41st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Hawaii or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Hawaii on 398 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 356 with 20 ties. Hawaii leads on Travel, Facts & Trivia and Crime & Safety and 6 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Environment and Education and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Hawaii or Washington?
- Hawaii has a population of 1,430,688 (40th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Hawaii and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
- How do Hawaii and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
- Where does Hawaii beat Washington most clearly?
- Hawaii ranks far ahead on % of Personal Income Coming from Child Support (Child Support Percentage by State): 25.1% vs 7.3%; Depression Rate (Mental Health Statistics by State): 3,714 per 100k vs 6,061 per 100k; Affordability Rank (Best States for Fishing): 1st vs 48th.
- Where does Washington beat Hawaii most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Best States for Teachers Total Score (Best States for Teachers): 59.35 vs 33.21; Consumer Affairs Overall Rank (Greenest States): 1st vs 48th; Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $792 vs $1,823.
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