Louisiana vs Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Louisiana on 520 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 259 with 16 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture. Pennsylvania leads on Facts & Trivia, Culture and Tech & Business and 12 more categories.
795 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
- 259
- Avg. percentile
- 35
- Categories led
- 1
- Wins
- 520
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 15
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,621,500 26th of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,756 49th of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 18.9% 51st of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.2 5th of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,789 31st of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,600 48th of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,064 15th of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 515.1 47th of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,652 2nd of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaPennsylvania · 18 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 79 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 47 statistics
- EducationPennsylvania · 51 statistics
- PopulationPennsylvania · 120 statistics
- HealthPennsylvania · 183 statistics
- Crime & SafetyPennsylvania · 74 statistics
- AgricultureLouisiana · 17 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- GeographyPennsylvania · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyPennsylvania · 36 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 67 statistics
- TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics
- EconomicsPennsylvania · 293 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentPennsylvania · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentPennsylvania · 40 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 24.4% 39th of 42 | 3.67% 2nd of 42 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 5.11% 37th of 38 | 0.34% 4th of 38 |
| Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 20.93 ￠/gallon 6th of 51 | 74.1 ￠/gallon 50th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.209/gallon 6th of 51 | $0.741/gallon 50th of 51 |
| Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020Tick Population by State | 91 7th of 50 | 134,624 50th of 50 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 29.7 46th of 50 | 67.8 4th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $32.91 43rd of 50 | $14.85 1st of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $68,450 43rd of 50 | $30,880 1st of 50 |
| Quality of LifeWorst States to Retire | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.83 48th of 49 | 5.64 7th of 49 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 66.2% 48th of 51 | 77.1% 6th of 51 |
| PCV 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 77.0% 50th of 51 | 87.8% 8th of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $129,394 43rd of 50 | $245,760 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.14 per gallon 3rd of 51 | $5.99 per gallon tied 43rd of 51 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 75.1% 50th of 51 | 85.8% tied 8th of 51 |
| Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 20.93 ￠/gallon 7th of 51 | 58.7 ￠/gallon 48th of 51 |
| Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.209/gallon 7th of 51 | $0.587/gallon 48th of 51 |
| 1996-2022 Change Adjusted For InflationTANF Benefits by State | 40.0% 48th of 48 | -45.0% tied 4th of 48 |
| Overall Best (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 49th 49th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
| Political DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 44th 44th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Total Score (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 42.27 49th of 50 | 57.71 9th of 50 |
| Burglary Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 326.2 49th of 51 | 104.5 9th of 51 |
| Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $72,000 43rd of 51 | $141,940 3rd of 51 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $200 tied 38th of 49 | $45.00 2nd of 49 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 5.82% 6th of 50 | 35.7% tied 44th of 50 |
| Total Safety Score WalletHubQuality of Life by State | 40.57 49th of 50 | 57.9 tied 10th of 50 |
| COLI Utilities Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 78.5 2nd of 51 | 106.0 41st of 51 |
| Utilities Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 80.9 2nd of 51 | 107.4 41st of 51 |
| Fall Color RankingBest State for Fall Colors | 47th 47th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Louisiana or Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Louisiana on 520 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 259 with 16 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture. Pennsylvania leads on Facts & Trivia, Culture and Tech & Business and 12 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Louisiana or Pennsylvania?
- Louisiana has a population of 4,621,500 (26th of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Louisiana and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- How do Louisiana and Pennsylvania compare on Poverty Rate (%)?
- Poverty Rate (%): Louisiana 18.9% (51st of 51), Pennsylvania 11.7% (25th of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- Where does Louisiana beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Louisiana ranks far ahead on Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon) (Gas Taxes by State): 20.93 ￠/gallon vs 74.1 ￠/gallon; Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon) (Gas Taxes by State): $0.209/gallon vs $0.741/gallon; Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020 (Tick Population by State): 91 vs 134,624.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Louisiana most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on InterstateAccidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 3.67% vs 24.4%; Avg. Local Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): 0.34% vs 5.11%; SSI Public Access to Information Score (Most Corrupt States): 67.8 vs 29.7.
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