Kansas vs Utah
Utah comes out ahead of Kansas on 494 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 293 with 15 ties. Kansas leads on Agriculture and Environment. Utah leads on Sports, Geography and Culture and 11 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,989,188 34th of 51 | 3,574,825 30th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,275 35th of 51 | $95,166 11th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 3.6% 17th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.3% 23rd of 51 | 8.5% 2nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 10th of 51 | 98.9 31st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,172 21st of 51 | $55,116 40th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,640 41st of 51 | $66,290 21st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,060 13th of 51 | $1,496 37th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 457.2 45th of 51 | 235.7 17th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,878 20th of 48 | 6,978 38th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureKansas · 17 statistics
- SportsUtah · 17 statistics
- GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
- CultureUtah · 77 statistics
- EducationUtah · 51 statistics
- PopulationUtah · 125 statistics
- HealthUtah · 192 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUtah · 74 statistics
- TravelUtah · 29 statistics
- LawUtah · 67 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUtah · 48 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUtah · 126 statistics
- Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentKansas · 38 statistics
- EconomicsUtah · 297 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| State Rank All GovtsPublic Land by State | 50th 50th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 48.8 49th of 50 | 83.3 3rd of 50 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 2.64 48th of 49 | 9.42 3rd of 49 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $8,947 48th of 51 | $3,184 tied 2nd of 51 |
| Scenic BeautyBest States for Hiking | 3 tied last of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
| Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $3,500 tied 2nd of 50 | $6,000 50th of 50 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 49th 48th of 49 | 5th 5th of 49 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $17.00 3rd of 51 | $99.00 47th of 51 |
| State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State | 46th 46th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 tied last of 49 | 7.89 6th of 49 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 26.0% 44th of 51 | 14.5% 1st of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio HighDebt by State | 1.11% tied 1st of 51 | 1.84% tied 46th of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio LowDebt by State | 0.4% tied 1st of 51 | 1.72% tied 46th of 51 |
| % of Vascular Plant Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1.9% tied 6th of 51 | 16.6% 49th of 51 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 tied last of 49 | 7.84 7th of 49 |
| SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States | 73.64 5th of 51 | 31.57 47th of 51 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 44th 44th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 2.1 44th of 50 | 8.4 4th of 50 |
| SmokersSmoking Rates by State | 14.0% tied 38th of 50 | 6% 1st of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 8 44th of 50 | 88 4th of 50 |
| Average Personal DebtDebt by State | $46,720 6th of 51 | $83,350 46th of 51 |
| YoY Median Price Growth: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | 7.1% 47th of 51 | -1% 7th of 51 |
| Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News)Air Quality by State | 272 pounds/mi² 11th of 50 | 3,460 pounds/mi² 50th of 50 |
| Median Price per AcreBest States To Homestead | $11,596 6th of 50 | $195,960 45th of 50 |
| SSI State Budget Process ScoreMost Corrupt States | 58.6 46th of 50 | 90.1 7th of 50 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 33 3rd of 49 | 7 tied 40th of 49 |
| Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 57.2% 40th of 51 | 31.1% 1st of 51 |
| Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly States | 9th 9th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate 18-39Most Obese States | 35.1% 45th of 50 | 26.8% 7th of 50 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 3 tied last of 50 | 8 tied 7th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kansas or Utah?
- Utah comes out ahead of Kansas on 494 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 293 with 15 ties. Kansas leads on Agriculture and Environment. Utah leads on Sports, Geography and Culture and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kansas or Utah?
- Kansas has a population of 2,989,188 (34th of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
- How do Kansas and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- How do Kansas and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- Where does Kansas beat Utah most clearly?
- Kansas ranks far ahead on Minimum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $3,500 vs $6,000; Estimated Min Price (Radio Ad Prices by State): $17.00 vs $99.00; Debt-To-Income Ratio High (Debt by State): 1.11% vs 1.84%.
- Where does Utah beat Kansas most clearly?
- Utah ranks far ahead on State Rank All Govts (Public Land by State): 3rd vs 50th; SSI Procurement (Most Corrupt States): 83.3 vs 48.8; Campsite Quality (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 9.42 vs 2.64.
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