Louisiana vs Tennessee
Tennessee comes out ahead of Louisiana on 465 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 297 with 19 ties. Tennessee leads on Crime & Safety, Geography and Travel and 12 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,621,500 26th of 51 | 7,378,861 15th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,756 49th of 51 | $69,595 42nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 18.9% 51st of 51 | 13.8% 39th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.2 5th of 51 | 91.9 14th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,789 31st of 51 | $58,582 25th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,600 48th of 51 | $60,800 40th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,064 15th of 51 | $1,189 23rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 515.1 47th of 51 | 492.3 46th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,652 2nd of 48 | 3,753 14th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyTennessee · 74 statistics
- GeographyTennessee · 25 statistics
- TravelTennessee · 29 statistics
- CultureTennessee · 78 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyTennessee · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaTennessee · 18 statistics
- PopulationTennessee · 116 statistics
- EducationTennessee · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessTennessee · 47 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentTennessee · 122 statistics
- EconomicsTennessee · 287 statistics
- HealthTennessee · 173 statistics
- AgricultureTennessee · 15 statistics
- SportsTennessee · 17 statistics
- LawTennessee · 67 statistics
- EnvironmentEven · 40 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $37,298 49th of 50 | $48,639 5th of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $17.93 49th of 50 | $23.38 5th of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,108 49th of 50 | $4,053 5th of 50 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $717 49th of 50 | $935 5th of 50 |
| Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $860 44th of 50 | $1,123 tied 1st of 50 |
| Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State | $44,725 44th of 50 | $58,416 2nd of 50 |
| Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State | $21.50 44th of 50 | $28.08 2nd of 50 |
| Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $3,727 44th of 50 | $4,868 2nd of 50 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $370 tied 5th of 51 | $577 tied 47th of 51 |
| Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 24.2% 5th of 51 | 39.3% 47th of 51 |
| AnnualBCBA Salary by State | $62,031 42nd of 49 | $79,464 2nd of 49 |
| HourlyBCBA Salary by State | $29.82 42nd of 49 | $38.20 2nd of 49 |
| MonthlyBCBA Salary by State | $5,169 42nd of 49 | $6,622 2nd of 49 |
| WeeklyBCBA Salary by State | $1,192 42nd of 49 | $1,528 2nd of 49 |
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 44th tied 44th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $9.50 2nd of 50 | $34.00 tied 42nd of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 4.4% 41st of 41 | 9.6% 8th of 41 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 84 per 100k 46th of 49 | 10 per 100k tied 6th of 49 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied 37th of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 27.5% 48th of 51 | 21.3% 8th of 51 |
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 5th 6th worst of 50 | 44th 6th best of 50 |
| Richest Person AgeRichest Person by State | 52 45th of 47 | 86 tied 8th of 47 |
| Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 43rd 43rd of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Annual SalaryBSN Salary by State | $72,627 49th of 50 | $94,506 11th of 50 |
| Hourly WageBSN Salary by State | $34.92 49th of 50 | $45.44 11th of 50 |
| Sales TaxTaxes by State | 4.45% 9th of 46 | 7% tied 42nd of 46 |
| Clothing Sales Tax RateSales Tax on Clothing by State | 4.45% 8th of 39 | 7% tied 36th of 39 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 49th 48th of 49 | 13th 12th of 49 |
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 20.9% 45th of 50 | 3% 9th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Louisiana or Tennessee?
- Tennessee comes out ahead of Louisiana on 465 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 297 with 19 ties. Tennessee leads on Crime & Safety, Geography and Travel 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 Tennessee?
- Louisiana has a population of 4,621,500 (26th of 51 US states) and Tennessee has 7,378,861 (15th of 51).
- How do Louisiana and Tennessee compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51), Tennessee $69,595 (42nd of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.
- How do Louisiana and Tennessee compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Louisiana 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), Tennessee 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.
- Where does Louisiana beat Tennessee most clearly?
- Louisiana ranks far ahead on Dental Services Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $370 vs $577; Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 24.2% vs 39.3%; License Cost Residents (Fly Fishing by State): $9.50 vs $34.00.
- Where does Tennessee beat Louisiana most clearly?
- Tennessee ranks far ahead on Annual Salary (Firefighter Salary by State): $48,639 vs $37,298; Hourly Wage (Firefighter Salary by State): $23.38 vs $17.93; Monthly Pay (Firefighter Salary by State): $4,053 vs $3,108.
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