Michigan vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Michigan on 501 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 12 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Travel and Law. Washington leads on Education, Agriculture and Health and 10 more categories.
801 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 288
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 501
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 13
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,155,806 10th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,875 36th of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.2% 36th of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.2 24th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $53,569 41st of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,920 26th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,129 20th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 416.2 40th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,745 35th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
- HealthWashington · 189 statistics
- SportsMichigan · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- CultureWashington · 79 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 290 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- PopulationWashington · 125 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 77 statistics
- TravelMichigan · 29 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 38 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 18 statistics
- LawMichigan · 67 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 126 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWashington · 36 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Death Penalty Year AbolishedDeath Penalty States | 1,847 1st of 27 | 2,023 27th of 27 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 48th 48th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States | 29.18 48th of 51 | 79.52 1st of 51 |
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 20.9 per 1k drivers 1st of 51 | 44.9 per 1k drivers 47th of 51 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 10.0 per 1k drivers 1st of 51 | 24.8 per 1k drivers 46th of 51 |
| Annual SalaryBSN Salary by State | $78,745 45th of 50 | $113,758 1st of 50 |
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $45,348 45th of 50 | $65,314 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WageBSN Salary by State | $37.86 45th of 50 | $54.69 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $21.80 45th of 50 | $31.40 1st of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $3,779 45th of 50 | $5,442 1st of 50 |
| Wage Increase 2022-23Minimum Wage Increases by State | 0.23 tied last of 28 | 1.25 tied 3rd of 28 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $872 tied 44th of 50 | $1,256 1st of 50 |
| Avg. Annual Retirement Income (ZR)Average Retirement Income by State | $54,632 45th of 51 | $70,991 1st of 51 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $75,727 47th of 50 | $112,860 4th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $36.41 47th of 50 | $54.26 4th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $6,310 47th of 50 | $9,405 4th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,456 47th of 50 | $2,170 4th of 50 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $66,720 46th of 51 | $106,200 3rd of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $32.08 46th of 51 | $51.06 3rd of 51 |
| Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States | 51.01 47th of 51 | 71.11 4th of 51 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 9 tied 43rd of 50 | 3 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 89.0% tied 42nd of 50 | 15.0% 1st of 50 |
| % of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1% 5th of 51 | 3% 47th of 51 |
| Annual Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $67,900 45th of 51 | $104,810 3rd of 51 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 89.3 6th of 51 | 118.1 48th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSonographer Salary by State | $32.64 45th of 51 | $50.39 3rd of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery CostGrocery Prices by State | $236.38 4th of 51 | $287.67 46th of 51 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 4th 4th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 7th 7th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 89.5 5th of 51 | 115.4 tied 46th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Michigan or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Michigan on 501 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 12 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Travel and Law. Washington leads on Education, Agriculture and Health and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Michigan or Washington?
- Michigan has a population of 10,155,806 (10th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Michigan and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Michigan and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- Where does Michigan beat Washington most clearly?
- Michigan ranks far ahead on Death Penalty Year Abolished (Death Penalty States): 1,847 vs 2,023; Driving Incidents (Worst Drivers by State): 20.9 per 1k drivers vs 44.9 per 1k drivers; Accident Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 10.0 per 1k drivers vs 24.8 per 1k drivers.
- Where does Washington beat Michigan most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Health Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 48th; SWAMP Index Score (Most Corrupt States): 79.52 vs 29.18; Annual Salary (BSN Salary by State): $113,758 vs $78,745.
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