Iowa vs Nebraska
Nebraska comes out ahead of Iowa on 397 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 378 with 28 ties. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Sports and Politics & Government and 4 more categories. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Geography and Environment and 5 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 2,030,421 38th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $76,475 29th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 3% 6th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 10.6% 18th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 90.1 11th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $65,297 6th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $62,400 32nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,072 17th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 218.4 12th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 6,281 34th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
- GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 73 statistics
- SportsIowa · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
- EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 126 statistics
- CultureNebraska · 79 statistics
- PopulationNebraska · 126 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
- HealthIowa · 190 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNebraska · 48 statistics
- EconomicsIowa · 298 statistics
- TravelIowa · 29 statistics
- LawIowa · 66 statistics
- AgricultureEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 3rd tied 3rd worst of 50 | 45th 5th best of 50 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 0.56 46th of 50 | 1.02 6th of 50 |
| Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State | $452,200 46th of 51 | $794,471 6th of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $359 5th of 51 | $545 44th of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $466 tied 4th of 51 | $729 43rd of 51 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $93.15 50th of 51 | $75.34 12th of 51 |
| Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State | 11th 11th of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $139 tied 1st of 50 | $257 tied 37th of 50 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 60.4 42nd of 50 | 79.6 6th of 50 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 25.4% 7th of 50 | 35.6% 42nd of 50 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $20.00 tied 2nd of 50 | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 1 tied 1st of 48 | 2.5 tied 35th of 48 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $497 10th of 51 | $710 44th of 51 |
| School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 12th 12th of 50 |
| % of Hate Crimes with Racial/Ethnic/Ancestry BiasMost Racist States | 56.5% 36th of 51 | 38.0% 3rd of 51 |
| Billionaires' Net WorthMost Billionaires by State | $6.9B 33rd of 42 | $118B 6th of 42 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $102,549 12th of 50 | $80,547 44th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $49.30 12th of 50 | $38.72 44th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $8,545 12th of 50 | $6,712 44th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,972 12th of 50 | $1,548 44th of 50 |
| Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State | 2 tied 3rd of 50 | 4 tied 46th of 50 |
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 18th 18th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Polio 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 89.1% 41st of 50 | 95.7% 10th of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageDentist Salary by State | $186,690 10th of 39 | $155,620 34th of 39 |
| Hourly Mean WageDentist Salary by State | $89.76 10th of 39 | $74.82 34th of 39 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $363 tied 47th of 50 | $309 17th of 50 |
| SSI Lobbying Disclosure ScoreMost Corrupt States | 53.3 41st of 50 | 70.8 tied 10th of 50 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 10th 10th of 51 | 41st 41st of 51 |
| Millwright Avg Annual SalaryUnion Millwright Pay Scale by State | $51,164 38th of 50 | $60,857 8th of 50 |
| Health Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 18th 18th of 47 | 46th 46th of 47 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or Nebraska?
- Nebraska comes out ahead of Iowa on 397 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 378 with 28 ties. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Sports and Politics & Government and 4 more categories. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Geography and Environment and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or Nebraska?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).
- How do Iowa and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
- How do Iowa and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat Nebraska most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $359 vs $545; Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $466 vs $729; Health Care Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 11th vs 48th.
- Where does Nebraska beat Iowa most clearly?
- Nebraska ranks far ahead on Fiscal Stability Rank (Worst States to Live in): 45th vs 3rd; # Dentists per 1k jobs (Dentist Salary by State): 1.02 vs 0.56; Gross Earnings of Top 1% (Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State): $794,471 vs $452,200.
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