Missouri vs Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Missouri on 427 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 360 with 13 ties. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Environment and 1 more category. Pennsylvania leads on Education, Population and Culture and 6 more categories.
800 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 360
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 427
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,297,538 18th of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $70,702 41st of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.6% 34th of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.8 13th of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,850 28th of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,160 34th of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,033 11th of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 417.8 41st of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,980 21st of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMissouri · 17 statistics
- EducationPennsylvania · 51 statistics
- PopulationPennsylvania · 119 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 79 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- HealthPennsylvania · 183 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMissouri · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaPennsylvania · 18 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 69 statistics
- EnvironmentMissouri · 40 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMissouri · 125 statistics
- GeographyPennsylvania · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 48 statistics
- Crime & SafetyEven · 76 statistics
- TravelEven · 29 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 296 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| MMRVaccination Rates by State | 88.4% 47th of 51 | 94.6% 3rd of 51 |
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 22.6% 38th of 42 | 3.67% 2nd of 42 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 49th of 49 | 5.64 7th of 49 |
| VaricellaVaccination Rates by State | 88.4% tied 45th of 51 | 94.3% tied 2nd of 51 |
| SSI Judicial AccountabilityMost Corrupt States | 67.2 5th of 50 | 43 47th of 50 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 46.1% 46th of 51 | 88.6% 5th of 51 |
| Bad Driving IndexWorst Drivers by State | 77.54 40th of 49 | 13.04 1st of 49 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $37,880 49th of 51 | $48,930 9th of 51 |
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 84 2nd of 51 | 2,140 42nd of 51 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 42nd 43rd of 51 |
| PCV 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 78.4% 48th of 51 | 87.8% 8th of 51 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 4.22% 33rd of 38 | 0.34% 4th of 38 |
| Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary EducationPer Pupil Spending by State | $1,153 51st of 51 | $4,377 12th of 51 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 89.9% tied 45th of 51 | 94.3% tied 6th of 51 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $34.55 48th of 49 | $58.26 11th of 49 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $38,871 49th of 51 | $50,470 11th of 51 |
| Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $94,496 7th of 50 | $77,735 44th of 50 |
| Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State | $45.43 7th of 50 | $37.37 44th of 50 |
| Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $7,874 7th of 50 | $6,477 44th of 50 |
| Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $1,817 7th of 50 | $1,494 44th of 50 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $40,750 48th of 49 | $61,410 12th of 49 |
| InmatesFederal Prisons by State | 863 7th of 36 | 8,578 33rd of 36 |
| 25th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $44,720 48th of 51 | $60,260 11th of 51 |
| Average Teacher SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $55,132 49th of 51 | $76,961 12th of 51 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 77.0% tied 45th of 51 | 85.8% tied 8th of 51 |
| Theft RateStolen Cars by State | 428 per 100k 45th of 51 | 139 per 100k 8th of 51 |
| Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State | $8.01 per pack 1st of 51 | $11.85 per pack 38th of 51 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 13th tied 13th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Average Teacher SalaryBest States for Teachers | $57,366 48th of 51 | $79,078 12th of 51 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 15th 15th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Missouri or Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Missouri on 427 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 360 with 13 ties. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Environment and 1 more category. Pennsylvania leads on Education, Population and Culture and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Missouri or Pennsylvania?
- Missouri has a population of 6,297,538 (18th of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Missouri and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- How do Missouri and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.
- Where does Missouri beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on SSI Judicial Accountability (Most Corrupt States): 67.2 vs 43; Chronically Homeless (Homeless Population by State): 84 vs 2,140; Corporate Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 3rd vs 42nd.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Missouri most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on MMR (Vaccination Rates by State): 94.6% vs 88.4%; InterstateAccidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 3.67% vs 22.6%; Fuel Prices (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 5.64 vs 10.
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