Nebraska vs Pennsylvania
Nebraska comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 399 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 380 with 18 ties. Nebraska leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Environment and 6 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Travel and Tech & Business and 2 more categories.
797 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 399
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 9
- Wins
- 380
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,030,421 38th of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $76,475 29th of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3% 6th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.6% 18th of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 11th of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,297 6th of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,400 32nd of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,072 17th of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 218.4 12th of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,281 34th of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- AgricultureNebraska · 17 statistics
- TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNebraska · 73 statistics
- EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 48 statistics
- GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
- HealthNebraska · 184 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 68 statistics
- PopulationNebraska · 120 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 79 statistics
- EconomicsNebraska · 299 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 125 statistics
- EducationEven · 50 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 49th 49th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 4th 4th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 85.4 2nd of 50 | 41 48th of 50 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $105,000 47th of 50 | $245,760 2nd of 50 |
| Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State | 47.0% 2nd of 43 | 533.0% 40th of 43 |
| Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 42.27 2nd of 51 | 76.31 47th of 51 |
| Lyme Disease CasesTick Population by State | 5 tied 5th of 50 | 16,671 49th of 50 |
| Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 266.22 1st of 51 | 707.93 44th of 51 |
| Fiscal Policy RankMost Free States | 47th 47th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 50th best of 50 | 8th 8th worst of 50 |
| Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State | 1,128 2nd of 51 | 2,753.69 44th of 51 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q2 2022U6 Employment Rate | 4.6% tied 3rd of 51 | 8.4% tied 45th of 51 |
| Employment RateEmployment Rate by State | 97.9% tied 2nd of 51 | 95.8% 44th of 51 |
| Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 45th 45th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (acres)Bass Fishing by State | 2,900 42nd of 50 | 6,342,400 tied 1st of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (mi)Bass Fishing by State | 4.5 42nd of 50 | 9,910 tied 1st of 50 |
| InfrastructureBest States to Live In | 3rd 3rd of 49 | 43rd 42nd of 49 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 44th 43rd of 49 | 5th 4th of 49 |
| Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $191 6th of 51 | $426 46th of 51 |
| Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020Tick Population by State | 191 11th of 50 | 134,624 50th of 50 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $38,811 50th of 51 | $50,470 11th of 51 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 50.2% 44th of 51 | 88.6% 5th of 51 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State | 2,459 per 100k 1st of 51 | 4,469 per 100k 40th of 51 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 7 per 100k tied 1st of 49 | 56 per 100k tied 38th of 49 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.18 per gallon 6th of 51 | $5.99 per gallon tied 43rd of 51 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 41st tied 41st of 51 |
| Health Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 46th 46th of 47 | 11th 11th of 47 |
| Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly States | 4th 4th of 50 | 41st 41st of 50 |
| Total RankBicycle Laws by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 12th 12th of 50 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $545 44th of 51 | $364 tied 6th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Nebraska or Pennsylvania?
- Nebraska comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 399 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 380 with 18 ties. Nebraska leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Environment and 6 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Travel and Tech & Business and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Nebraska or Pennsylvania?
- Nebraska has a population of 2,030,421 (38th of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Nebraska and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- How do Nebraska and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Nebraska 3% (6th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
- Where does Nebraska beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Nebraska ranks far ahead on Infrastructure Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 4th vs 50th; SSI Electoral Oversight Score (Most Corrupt States): 85.4 vs 41; Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019 (Meth Use by State): 47.0% vs 533.0%.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Nebraska most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Affordability Rank (Best States to Retire): 2nd vs 49th; Governor's Salary (Governor Salary by State): $245,760 vs $105,000; Fiscal Policy Rank (Most Free States): 5th vs 47th.
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