Nebraska vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Nebraska on 426 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 11 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Population and 2 more categories. Washington leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Education and 6 more categories.
796 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
- 359
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 426
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,030,421 38th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $76,475 29th of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3% 6th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.6% 18th of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 11th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,297 6th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,400 32nd of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,072 17th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 218.4 12th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,281 34th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- EducationWashington · 50 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
- HealthWashington · 186 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 292 statistics
- TravelWashington · 29 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 39 statistics
- PopulationNebraska · 125 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 126 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNebraska · 74 statistics
- AgricultureNebraska · 17 statistics
- LawWashington · 66 statistics
- CultureEven · 79 statistics
- GeographyEven · 25 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $38,811 50th of 51 | $57,912 3rd of 51 |
| Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State | 8.1 per 1k pop. 1st of 51 | 37.6 per 1k pop. 48th of 51 |
| Total RankBicycle Laws by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Employment RateEmployment Rate by State | 97.9% tied 2nd of 51 | 95.5% 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.0 4th of 51 | 103.9 49th of 51 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 104.0% 45th of 50 | 15.0% 1st of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 94.6% tied 4th of 51 | 88.6% 49th of 51 |
| Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $81,430 45th of 47 | $124,670 5th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $39.15 45th of 47 | $59.94 5th of 47 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.18 per gallon 6th of 51 | $6.85 per gallon 49th of 51 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q3 2021U6 Employment Rate | 5.6% 2nd of 51 | 11.7% tied 44th of 51 |
| Weekly Grocery CostGrocery Prices by State | $235.12 3rd of 51 | $287.67 46th of 51 |
| Tipped WagesMinimum Wage by State | $2.13 tied last of 49 | $17.13 1st of 49 |
| Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 8.7 1st of 51 | 44.5 43rd of 51 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.16 tied 7th of 51 | $5.86 tied 49th of 51 |
| % of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 0.174 5th of 50 | 0.0437 46th of 50 |
| Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 173.7 per 100k person-years 5th of 50 | 43.7 per 100k person-years 46th of 50 |
| Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States | 51.78 45th of 51 | 71.11 4th of 51 |
| Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 9th 9th of 51 | 49th 50th of 51 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $80,547 44th of 50 | $112,860 4th of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $21.50 10th of 50 | $89.00 50th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $38.72 44th of 50 | $54.26 4th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $6,712 44th of 50 | $9,405 4th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,548 44th of 50 | $2,170 4th of 50 |
| Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State | 2.9 6th of 51 | 5 tied 46th of 51 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 4 tied 40th of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 25.9% 43rd of 51 | 20.5% 3rd of 51 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $105,000 47th of 50 | $218,744 8th of 50 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 41st 41st of 50 |
| Scenic BeautyBest States for Hiking | 4 tied 40th of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Nebraska or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Nebraska on 426 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 11 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Population and 2 more categories. Washington leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Education and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Nebraska or Washington?
- Nebraska has a population of 2,030,421 (38th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Nebraska and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Nebraska and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Nebraska 3% (6th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
- Where does Nebraska beat Washington most clearly?
- Nebraska ranks far ahead on Opioid Death Rate (Opioid Epidemic by State): 8.1 per 1k pop. vs 37.6 per 1k pop.; Employment Rate (Employment Rate by State): 97.9% vs 95.5%; Price Level (Other Services) (Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)): 93.0 vs 103.9.
- Where does Washington beat Nebraska most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Average Teacher Starting Salary (Teacher Pay by State): $57,912 vs $38,811; Total Rank (Bicycle Laws by State): 3rd vs 49th; Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 15.0% vs 104.0%.
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