Mississippi vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Mississippi on 481 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 296 with 11 ties. Mississippi leads on Travel. Washington leads on Education, Health and Sports and 12 more categories.
788 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 296
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 1
- Wins
- 481
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 15
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Mississippi | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,958,148 35th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $56,447 51st 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) | 18.9% 50th of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.0 2nd of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $48,465 51st of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $50,810 51st of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $954 tied 4th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 226.9 15th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,388 5th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- HealthWashington · 188 statistics
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 40 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 46 statistics
- CultureWashington · 76 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 73 statistics
- PopulationWashington · 123 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 23 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 288 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWashington · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 124 statistics
- LawWashington · 65 statistics
- TravelMississippi · 27 statistics
- AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Mississippi | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Homes with Broadband Internet (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 84.1% 51st of 51 | 93.6% 1st of 51 |
| 25th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $40,170 50th of 51 | $77,990 1st of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $77,290 50th of 51 | $145,390 1st of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $37.16 50th of 51 | $69.90 1st of 51 |
| Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $60,500 51st of 51 | $153,900 2nd of 51 |
| Median Teacher SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $47,690 51st of 51 | $93,810 2nd of 51 |
| Police Officer Avg Annual SalaryPolice Officer Salary by State | $45,610 50th of 50 | $102,640 2nd of 50 |
| Annual IncomeAverage Income by State | $50,810 51st of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $50,810 51st of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Average Hourly WageAverage Income by State | $24.43 51st of 51 | $40.06 3rd of 51 |
| Average Teacher SalaryBest States for Teachers | $54,975 51st of 51 | $96,589 3rd of 51 |
| Median Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $40,120 51st of 51 | $62,990 3rd of 51 |
| FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| GDP per CapitaGDP by State | $42,434 50th of 50 | $89,679 3rd of 50 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $38,420 48th of 51 | $61,760 1st of 51 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $58,910 50th of 51 | $139,030 3rd of 51 |
| Average Teacher SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $53,704 51st of 51 | $91,720 4th of 51 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $57,670 50th of 51 | $106,200 3rd of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.11 per gallon 2nd of 51 | $6.85 per gallon 49th of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $27.72 50th of 51 | $51.06 3rd of 51 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $341 2nd of 51 | $582 49th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $28.32 50th of 51 | $66.84 3rd of 51 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 10 tied last of 50 | 3 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Housing CostPension-Friendly States | 98 2nd of 49 | 38 47th of 49 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $4,106 tied 4th of 51 | $10,109 51st of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $180,197 51st of 51 | $328,471 5th of 51 |
| 75th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $59,010 49th of 51 | $103,860 3rd of 51 |
| Average Mortage DebtDebt by State | $21,690 2nd of 51 | $67,840 48th of 51 |
| Average Personal DebtDebt by State | $41,450 2nd of 51 | $85,880 48th of 51 |
| COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 89.8 3rd of 51 | 123.7 49th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Mississippi or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Mississippi on 481 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 296 with 11 ties. Mississippi leads on Travel. Washington leads on Education, Health and Sports and 12 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Mississippi or Washington?
- Mississippi has a population of 2,958,148 (35th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Mississippi and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Mississippi $56,447 (51st of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Mississippi and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Mississippi 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Mississippi ranks better.
- Where does Mississippi beat Washington most clearly?
- Mississippi ranks far ahead on Avg Diesel Price (Diesel Fuel Prices by State): $5.11 per gallon vs $6.85 per gallon; Dental Services Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $341 vs $582; Housing Cost (Pension-Friendly States): 98 vs 38.
- Where does Washington beat Mississippi most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)): 93.6% vs 84.1%; 25th Percentile Wage (Teacher Pay by State): $77,990 vs $40,170; Annual Mean Wage (Physician Assistant Salary by State): $145,390 vs $77,290.
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