Missouri vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Missouri on 472 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 9 ties. Missouri leads on Travel, Infrastructure & Energy and Agriculture. Washington leads on Education, Health and Population and 9 more categories.
802 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 321
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 472
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,297,538 18th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $70,702 41st of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.6% 34th of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.8 13th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,850 28th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,160 34th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,033 11th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 417.8 41st of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,980 21st of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- HealthWashington · 189 statistics
- PopulationWashington · 125 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 77 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 40 statistics
- TravelMissouri · 29 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 293 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- CultureWashington · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMissouri · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 126 statistics
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- AgricultureMissouri · 17 statistics
- LawEven · 67 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $10.00 2nd of 50 | $89.00 50th of 50 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 49th of 49 | 3.45 2nd of 49 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $37,880 49th of 51 | $61,760 1st of 51 |
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 84 2nd of 51 | 11,986 50th of 51 |
| COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 87.2 1st of 51 | 123.7 49th of 51 |
| Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 88.4 1st of 51 | 121.7 49th of 51 |
| 25th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $44,720 48th of 51 | $77,990 1st of 51 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $38,871 49th of 51 | $57,912 3rd of 51 |
| Annual SalaryBSN Salary by State | $77,977 46th of 50 | $113,758 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WageBSN Salary by State | $37.49 46th of 50 | $54.69 1st of 50 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $3,700 1st of 50 | $20,000 tied last of 50 |
| Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State | $242,100 2nd of 44 | $668,000 41st of 44 |
| % of Amphibian Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 2.4% 1st of 31 | 32.0% 28th of 31 |
| Average Teacher SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $55,132 49th of 51 | $91,720 4th of 51 |
| Average Teacher SalaryBest States for Teachers | $57,366 48th of 51 | $96,589 3rd of 51 |
| % of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 0.194 2nd of 50 | 0.0437 46th of 50 |
| Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 194.2 per 100k person-years 2nd of 50 | 43.7 per 100k person-years 46th of 50 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $36,000 1st of 51 | $72,000 45th of 51 |
| Median Teacher SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $49,410 46th of 51 | $93,810 2nd of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 5th 5th of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
| Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary EducationPer Pupil Spending by State | $1,153 51st of 51 | $5,020 8th of 51 |
| LPN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $116,680 46th of 51 | $145,400 3rd of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $56.10 46th of 51 | $69.90 3rd of 51 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.56 7th of 51 | $6.12 50th of 51 |
| SmokersSmoking Rates by State | 15.0% tied 45th of 50 | 8% tied 2nd of 50 |
| Total RankBicycle Laws by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State | 95.9 tied 5th of 51 | 108.0 48th of 51 |
| Smoking RateHealthiest States | 14.7% tied 45th of 50 | 7.9% 4th of 50 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 95.2 7th of 51 | 103.9 49th of 51 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $355 43rd of 50 | $233 2nd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Missouri or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Missouri on 472 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 9 ties. Missouri leads on Travel, Infrastructure & Energy and Agriculture. Washington leads on Education, Health and Population and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Missouri or Washington?
- Missouri has a population of 6,297,538 (18th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Missouri and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Missouri and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.
- Where does Missouri beat Washington most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on Drivers License Cost (Driver's License Cost by State): $10.00 vs $89.00; Chronically Homeless (Homeless Population by State): 84 vs 11,986; COLI Transportation Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 87.2 vs 123.7.
- Where does Washington beat Missouri most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Fuel Prices (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 3.45 vs 10; 10th Percentile Wage (Teacher Pay by State): $61,760 vs $37,880; 25th Percentile Wage (Teacher Pay by State): $77,990 vs $44,720.
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