Iowa vs Pennsylvania
Iowa comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 417 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 20 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Travel and Tech & Business and 6 more categories.
796 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
- 417
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 7
- Wins
- 359
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 73 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 36 statistics
- HealthIowa · 185 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 79 statistics
- EnvironmentIowa · 39 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 126 statistics
- EducationPennsylvania · 50 statistics
- GeographyPennsylvania · 25 statistics
- EconomicsIowa · 298 statistics
- Facts & TriviaPennsylvania · 18 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 67 statistics
- PopulationPennsylvania · 120 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (acres)Bass Fishing by State | 814 48th of 50 | 6,342,400 tied 1st of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (mi)Bass Fishing by State | 1.3 48th of 50 | 9,910 tied 1st of 50 |
| Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 44.03 4th of 51 | 76.31 47th of 51 |
| Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping | 7.19 5th of 49 | 1.8 tied 44th of 49 |
| State Highway Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 11.8% 4th of 46 | 53.3% 41st of 46 |
| Avg. Internet SpeedAverage Internet Speed by State | 193.9 48th of 51 | 430.8 7th of 51 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $130,000 42nd of 50 | $245,760 2nd of 50 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $139 tied 1st of 50 | $289 40th of 50 |
| Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State | 1,352.08 5th of 51 | 2,753.69 44th of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,147 per 100k 4th of 51 | 1,729 per 100k 43rd of 51 |
| Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Fiscal Policy RankMost Free States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 58.8% 42nd of 44 | 13.7% 9th of 44 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 8.53% 35th of 43 | 3.07% 3rd of 43 |
| Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 405.46 6th of 51 | 707.93 44th of 51 |
| Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $198 8th of 51 | $426 46th of 51 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 56.06 7th of 50 | 41.88 44th of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 7th 7th of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 56.06 7th of 50 | 41.88 44th of 50 |
| ScoreCattle Ranching by State | 56.06 7th of 50 | 41.88 44th of 50 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q2 2022U6 Employment Rate | 5.1% 8th of 51 | 8.4% tied 45th of 51 |
| FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States | 41st 8th best of 49 | 6th 6th worst of 49 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 41st 40th of 49 | 5th 4th of 49 |
| Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 231.94 1st of 51 | 407.57 38th of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 3,911 per 100k 4th of 51 | 5,402 per 100k 41st of 51 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 28.3% 5th of 51 | 41.3% 42nd of 51 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 45th 45th of 51 | 8th 8th of 51 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 13th tied 13th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 1 tied 1st of 48 | 3 tied 36th of 48 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or Pennsylvania?
- Iowa comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 417 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 20 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Travel and Tech & Business and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or Pennsylvania?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Iowa and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- How do Iowa and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Infrastructure Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 2nd vs 50th; Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 44.03 vs 76.31; Internet Access (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 7.19 vs 1.8.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Iowa most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Lake Surface Area (acres) (Bass Fishing by State): 6,342,400 vs 814; Lake Surface Area (mi) (Bass Fishing by State): 9,910 vs 1.3; Avg. Internet Speed (Average Internet Speed by State): 430.8 vs 193.9.
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