Kansas vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Kansas on 487 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 294 with 16 ties. Kansas leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Travel and 1 more category. Washington leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Health and 9 more categories.
797 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 294
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 487
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,989,188 34th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,275 35th of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.3% 23rd of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 10th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,172 21st of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,640 41st of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,060 13th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 457.2 45th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,878 20th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- HealthWashington · 188 statistics
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 39 statistics
- PopulationWashington · 124 statistics
- AgricultureKansas · 17 statistics
- LawWashington · 66 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 290 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 123 statistics
- CultureWashington · 79 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 76 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKansas · 36 statistics
- TravelKansas · 29 statistics
- Facts & TriviaKansas · 18 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.47 tied 2nd of 51 | $6.12 50th of 51 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 3 tied last of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 2.64 48th of 49 | 9.27 4th of 49 |
| Scenic BeautyBest States for Hiking | 3 tied last of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
| SSI Internal Auditing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 53.5 50th of 50 | 86.8 tied 4th of 50 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 95.5 3rd of 51 | 106.2 48th of 51 |
| Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 10.4% 4th of 49 | 52.4% 47th of 49 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.13 5th of 51 | $5.86 tied 49th of 51 |
| Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State | 3.1 tied 3rd of 51 | 6.1 48th of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.17 per gallon 5th of 51 | $6.85 per gallon 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.8 5th of 51 | 103.9 49th of 51 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 44th 44th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 49th 48th of 49 | 6th 6th of 49 |
| COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 90.1 tied 5th of 51 | 123.7 49th of 51 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 3rd tied 3rd of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Avg. Annual Retirement Income (ZR)Average Retirement Income by State | $55,901 44th of 51 | $70,991 1st of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $112 tied 4th of 50 | $126 47th of 50 |
| Police Officer Avg Annual SalaryPolice Officer Salary by State | $56,610 44th of 50 | $102,640 2nd of 50 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 4,890 kJ/m² 8th of 48 | 3,467 kJ/m² 48th of 48 |
| COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State | 95.9 tied 5th of 51 | 108.0 48th of 51 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 | 60 mph tied 44th of 50 |
| Tipped WagesMinimum Wage by State | $2.13 tied last of 49 | $17.13 1st of 49 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $108,090 45th of 51 | $139,030 3rd of 51 |
| Average Personal DebtDebt by State | $46,720 6th of 51 | $85,880 48th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $51.97 45th of 51 | $66.84 3rd of 51 |
| Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 91.3 7th of 51 | 121.7 49th of 51 |
| Renewable Energy IncentivesOff-Grid Living Legal States | 12 49th of 50 | 83 8th of 50 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 2.1 44th of 50 | 8.9 3rd of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 8 44th of 50 | 90 3rd of 50 |
| Annual Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $5,841 6th of 49 | $6,549 46th of 49 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kansas or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Kansas on 487 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 294 with 16 ties. Kansas leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Travel and 1 more category. Washington leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Health 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 Washington?
- Kansas has a population of 2,989,188 (34th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Kansas and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Kansas and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Kansas ranks better.
- Where does Kansas beat Washington most clearly?
- Kansas ranks far ahead on Premium Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $4.47 vs $6.12; Groceries Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 95.5 vs 106.2; Urban Roads in Poor Condition (Road Quality by State): 10.4% vs 52.4%.
- Where does Washington beat Kansas most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Trail Diversity (Best States for Hiking): 9 vs 3; Campsite Quality (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 9.27 vs 2.64; Scenic Beauty (Best States for Hiking): 9 vs 3.
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