Iowa vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Iowa on 433 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 350 with 12 ties. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. Washington leads on Education, Tech & Business and Sports and 8 more categories.
795 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 350
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 433
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWashington · 50 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 39 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 74 statistics
- HealthWashington · 187 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 36 statistics
- CultureWashington · 79 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 291 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 125 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 18 statistics
- TravelWashington · 29 statistics
- PopulationWashington · 125 statistics
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- LawIowa · 65 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $4.00 1st of 50 | $89.00 50th of 50 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 153.0% 50th of 50 | 15.0% 1st of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 96.0% 2nd of 51 | 88.6% 49th of 51 |
| Median Price: Single Family HomesMedian Home Price by State | $253,300 1st of 51 | $684,300 48th of 51 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.09 3rd of 51 | $5.86 tied 49th of 51 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $363 tied 47th of 50 | $233 2nd of 50 |
| Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | $250,700 1st of 51 | $644,300 47th of 51 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 3,911 per 100k 4th of 51 | 6,061 per 100k 50th of 51 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,147 per 100k 4th of 51 | 1,940 per 100k 50th of 51 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 92.9 3rd of 51 | 103.9 49th of 51 |
| Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State | 3.0 2nd of 51 | 6.1 48th of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $111 tied 1st of 50 | $126 47th of 50 |
| Annual Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $5,793 tied 2nd of 49 | $6,549 46th of 49 |
| Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State | 13.7 per 1k pop. 3rd of 51 | 37.6 per 1k pop. 48th of 51 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 50th 49th of 49 | 6th 6th of 49 |
| Weekly Grocery CostGrocery Prices by State | $227.32 2nd of 51 | $287.67 46th of 51 |
| RN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $74,610 48th of 51 | $111,030 4th of 51 |
| RN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $71,570 48th of 51 | $107,720 4th of 51 |
| RN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $35.87 48th of 51 | $53.38 4th of 51 |
| RN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $34.41 48th of 51 | $51.79 4th of 51 |
| Average Cost for Advanced Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $1,355 2nd of 51 | $1,793 45th of 51 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $40,997 46th of 51 | $57,912 3rd of 51 |
| Avg. Internet SpeedAverage Internet Speed by State | 193.9 48th of 51 | 451 5th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Overall ScorePension-Friendly States | 72.8 6th of 49 | 11.8 47th of 49 |
| Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $90,360 44th of 47 | $124,670 5th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $43.44 44th of 47 | $59.94 5th of 47 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $4,939 9th of 51 | $10,109 51st of 51 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 96.1 6th of 51 | 106.2 48th of 51 |
| Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $208,000 6th of 51 | $564,600 48th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Iowa on 433 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 350 with 12 ties. Iowa leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. Washington leads on Education, Tech & Business and Sports and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or Washington?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Iowa and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Iowa and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat Washington most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Drivers License Cost (Driver's License Cost by State): $4.00 vs $89.00; HepB 3 Doses (Young Children) (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.0% vs 88.6%; Median Price: Single Family Homes (Median Home Price by State): $253,300 vs $684,300.
- Where does Washington beat Iowa most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 15.0% vs 153.0%; Medical Cannabis Cost (Marijuana Cost by State): $233 vs $363; Scenic Beauty Rank (Most Beautiful States): 6th vs 50th.
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