Kansas vs Oregon
Oregon comes out ahead of Kansas on 439 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 342 with 12 ties. Kansas leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Crime & Safety. Oregon leads on Sports, Health and Tech & Business and 9 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,989,188 34th of 51 | 4,281,848 27th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,275 35th of 51 | $83,011 19th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.3% 23rd of 51 | 11.9% 28th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 10th of 51 | 103.4 40th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,172 21st of 51 | $55,451 37th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,640 41st of 51 | $72,460 12th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,060 13th of 51 | $1,525 38th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 457.2 45th of 51 | 311.2 29th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,878 20th of 48 | 5,268 24th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsOregon · 17 statistics
- HealthOregon · 191 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOregon · 47 statistics
- EnvironmentOregon · 39 statistics
- Facts & TriviaKansas · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKansas · 33 statistics
- CultureOregon · 79 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 292 statistics
- TravelOregon · 29 statistics
- LawOregon · 61 statistics
- GeographyOregon · 25 statistics
- Crime & SafetyKansas · 75 statistics
- PopulationOregon · 125 statistics
- EducationOregon · 51 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOregon · 118 statistics
- AgricultureEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States | 1st 1st of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.47 tied 2nd of 51 | $5.64 48th of 51 |
| Renewable Energy IncentivesOff-Grid Living Legal States | 12 49th of 50 | 101 5th of 50 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 74.9 6th of 50 | 36.5 49th of 50 |
| Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State | 3.1 tied 3rd of 51 | 6.0 47th of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.17 per gallon 5th of 51 | $6.24 per gallon 48th of 51 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 95.5 3rd of 51 | 105.7 46th of 51 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $77,220 43rd of 49 | $134,830 2nd of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 37.13 43rd of 49 | 64.82 2nd of 49 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 49th 48th of 49 | 7th 7th of 49 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.13 5th of 51 | $5.36 47th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $71,990 45th of 51 | $106,610 3rd of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageNurse Salary by State | $34.61 45th of 51 | $51.26 3rd of 51 |
| Livability RankDisability Benefits by State | 44th 44th of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| RN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $76,240 45th of 51 | $113,440 3rd of 51 |
| RN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $75,780 45th of 51 | $110,940 3rd of 51 |
| RN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $36.65 45th of 51 | $54.54 3rd of 51 |
| RN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $36.43 45th of 51 | $53.34 3rd of 51 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $66,720 42nd of 49 | $126,940 2nd of 49 |
| COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State | 95.9 tied 5th of 51 | 106.8 47th of 51 |
| COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 90.1 tied 5th of 51 | 118.6 47th of 51 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 91.4% tied 42nd of 51 | 97.0% 1st of 51 |
| Share of Annual Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 10.1% 48th of 51 | 18.2% 7th of 51 |
| Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States | 97 tied 3rd of 49 | 68 tied 41st of 49 |
| COLI Housing Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 72.4 4th of 51 | 133.3 44th of 51 |
| Cost of Living Index (Housing)Average Rent by State | 72.4 4th of 51 | 133.3 44th of 51 |
| Taxpayer Cost per ImmigrantCost of Illegal Immigration by State | $4,308 4th of 51 | $6,030 44th of 51 |
| AccessibilityBest States for Hiking | 4 tied 41st of 50 | 8 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Culture and Diversity RankBest States to Retire | 45th 45th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 4,890 kJ/m² 8th of 48 | 3,830 kJ/m² 45th of 48 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kansas or Oregon?
- Oregon comes out ahead of Kansas on 439 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 342 with 12 ties. Kansas leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Crime & Safety. Oregon leads on Sports, Health and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kansas or Oregon?
- Kansas has a population of 2,989,188 (34th of 51 US states) and Oregon has 4,281,848 (27th of 51).
- How do Kansas and Oregon compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51), Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do Kansas and Oregon compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Kansas ranks better.
- Where does Kansas beat Oregon most clearly?
- Kansas ranks far ahead on Regulatory Policy Rank (Most Free States): 1st vs 46th; Premium Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $4.47 vs $5.64; SSI Political Financing Score (Most Corrupt States): 74.9 vs 36.5.
- Where does Oregon beat Kansas most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on Renewable Energy Incentives (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 101 vs 12; Avg Annual Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): $134,830 vs $77,220; Avg Hourly Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): 64.82 vs 37.13.
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