Illinois vs Pennsylvania
Illinois comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 407 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 18 ties. Illinois leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Agriculture and 2 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Culture and Geography and 6 more categories.
799 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 407
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 374
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.8% 26th of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyIllinois · 76 statistics
- HealthIllinois · 183 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- AgricultureIllinois · 15 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 79 statistics
- GeographyPennsylvania · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentPennsylvania · 126 statistics
- EducationPennsylvania · 51 statistics
- TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIllinois · 18 statistics
- EconomicsPennsylvania · 293 statistics
- EnvironmentIllinois · 40 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyPennsylvania · 36 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 72 statistics
- PopulationEven · 120 statistics
- Tech & BusinessEven · 48 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 8th tied 8th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping | 6.83 7th of 49 | 1.8 tied 44th of 49 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 86.3 1st of 50 | 63.8 tied 38th of 50 |
| Hep A Related DeathsHepatitis by State | 1 tied 1st of 32 | 17 26th of 32 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 51.6% 42nd of 51 | 88.6% 5th of 51 |
| SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 89.2 4th of 50 | 50.8 40th of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 14th 14th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 74.1 7th of 50 | 41.1 43rd of 50 |
| Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 8.7% tied 4th of 46 | 16.4% tied 37th of 46 |
| Lake Surface Area (acres)Bass Fishing by State | 11,100 37th of 50 | 6,342,400 tied 1st of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (mi)Bass Fishing by State | 17.3 37th of 50 | 9,910 tied 1st of 50 |
| State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total ScoreMost Corrupt States | 67 tied 7th of 50 | 58 45th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 70 15th of 50 | 23 49th of 50 |
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 381 8th of 51 | 2,140 42nd of 51 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $163 7th of 50 | $289 40th of 50 |
| Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State | 7th 7th of 50 | 40th 40th of 50 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 1.36 45th of 49 | 6.48 13th of 49 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 37th 36th of 49 | 5th 4th of 49 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 72.2 tied 15th of 50 | 41 48th of 50 |
| % of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States | 24.6% 37th of 51 | 32.4% 4th of 51 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 10 per 100k tied 6th of 49 | 56 per 100k tied 38th of 49 |
| Online Cost Of Sample TinChewing Tobacco Prices by State | $3.23 29th of 30 | $1.89 10th of 30 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 13.6% 45th of 50 | 58.6% 13th of 50 |
| Annual Earnings at Minimum WageLiving Wage by State | $31,200 tied 7th of 51 | $15,080 tied last of 51 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $102,400 16th of 49 | $73,700 47th of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 49.23 16th of 49 | 35.43 47th of 49 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,334 per 100k 11th of 51 | 1,729 per 100k 43rd of 51 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.99 tied 42nd of 49 | 9.32 tied 13th of 49 |
| Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 36th 36th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.96 45th of 49 | 8.83 15th of 49 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or Pennsylvania?
- Illinois comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 407 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 18 ties. Illinois leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Agriculture and 2 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Culture and Geography and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Illinois or Pennsylvania?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Illinois and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Illinois ranks better.
- How do Illinois and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on Laws and Regulations Rank (Best States to Homeschool): 8th vs 50th; Internet Access (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 6.83 vs 1.8; SSI Procurement (Most Corrupt States): 86.3 vs 63.8.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Illinois most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Share of Minimum Wage Workers Income (Child Care Cost by State): 88.6% vs 51.6%; Lake Surface Area (acres) (Bass Fishing by State): 6,342,400 vs 11,100; Lake Surface Area (mi) (Bass Fishing by State): 9,910 vs 17.3.
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