Louisiana vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Louisiana on 524 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 266 with 6 ties. Washington leads on Education, Health and Crime & Safety and 12 more categories.
796 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 266
- Avg. percentile
- 35
- Categories led
- 0
- Wins
- 524
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 15
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,621,500 26th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,756 49th of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 18.9% 51st of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.2 5th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,789 31st of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,600 48th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,064 15th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 515.1 47th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,652 2nd of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- HealthWashington · 185 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 75 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 47 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 18 statistics
- CultureWashington · 79 statistics
- PopulationWashington · 125 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 40 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 287 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWashington · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 125 statistics
- LawWashington · 65 statistics
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
- TravelEven · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $41,489 50th of 50 | $65,314 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $19.95 50th of 50 | $31.40 1st of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $3,457 50th of 50 | $5,442 1st of 50 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 50th 50th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $797 50th of 50 | $1,256 1st of 50 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 50th 50th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Annual SalaryBSN Salary by State | $72,627 49th of 50 | $113,758 1st of 50 |
| Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $65,516 50th of 50 | $104,378 2nd of 50 |
| FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States | 1st worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| Hourly WageBSN Salary by State | $34.92 49th of 50 | $54.69 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State | $31.50 50th of 50 | $50.18 2nd of 50 |
| Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $5,459 50th of 50 | $8,698 2nd of 50 |
| Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $1,259 50th of 50 | $2,007 2nd of 50 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $36,669 48th of 50 | $95,060 1st of 50 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.83 48th of 49 | 3.45 2nd of 49 |
| Annual Mean WageSonographer Salary by State | $64,860 50th of 51 | $103,700 3rd of 51 |
| Homes with Broadband Internet (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 86.6% 48th of 51 | 93.6% 1st of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageSonographer Salary by State | $31.18 50th of 51 | $49.85 3rd of 51 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $70,713 50th of 50 | $112,860 4th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $34.00 50th of 50 | $54.26 4th of 50 |
| Millwright Avg Annual SalaryUnion Millwright Pay Scale by State | $46,821 47th of 50 | $66,621 1st of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $5,892 50th of 50 | $9,405 4th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,359 50th of 50 | $2,170 4th of 50 |
| Police Officer Avg Annual SalaryPolice Officer Salary by State | $50,580 48th of 50 | $102,640 2nd of 50 |
| Cooling Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,695 45th of 48 | 182 1st of 48 |
| % Of Population Below Poverty LevelPoverty Rate by State | 19.6% 51st of 51 | 9.9% 5th of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Retirement Income (ZR)Average Retirement Income by State | $53,599 47th of 51 | $70,991 1st of 51 |
| Pain Reliever Misuse Past MonthDrug Use by State | 4.67% 51st of 51 | 2.44% 5th of 51 |
| Annual Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $63,860 49th of 51 | $104,810 3rd of 51 |
| Average Teacher SalaryBest States for Teachers | $56,785 49th of 51 | $96,589 3rd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Louisiana or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Louisiana on 524 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 266 with 6 ties. Washington leads on Education, Health and Crime & Safety 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 Washington?
- Louisiana has a population of 4,621,500 (26th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Louisiana and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Louisiana and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Louisiana 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Louisiana ranks better.
- Where does Washington beat Louisiana most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Annual Salary (School Counselor Salary by State): $65,314 vs $41,489; Hourly Wage (School Counselor Salary by State): $31.40 vs $19.95; Monthly Pay (School Counselor Salary by State): $5,442 vs $3,457.
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