Oklahoma vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 500 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 289 with 9 ties. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture and Travel. Washington leads on Education, Health and Crime & Safety and 11 more categories.
798 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
- 289
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 500
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Oklahoma | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,148,818 28th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $65,039 44th of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.3% 43rd of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 4th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $58,692 23rd of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,950 47th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,014 10th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 407.7 39th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,535 13th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- HealthWashington · 187 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 75 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- PopulationWashington · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 40 statistics
- CultureWashington · 79 statistics
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 290 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 18 statistics
- AgricultureOklahoma · 17 statistics
- LawWashington · 66 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 124 statistics
- TravelOklahoma · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWashington · 36 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Oklahoma | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.34 1st of 51 | $6.12 50th of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.04 per gallon 1st of 51 | $6.85 per gallon 49th of 51 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 48th 48th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.04 2nd of 51 | $5.86 tied 49th of 51 |
| Regular Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $3.64 3rd of 51 | $5.61 50th of 51 |
| Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State | $182,900 1st of 44 | $668,000 41st of 44 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 95.3 tied 1st of 51 | 106.2 48th of 51 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 2 tied last of 50 | 90 3rd of 50 |
| Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $111 tied 1st of 50 | $126 47th of 50 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 1.9 tied 46th of 50 | 8.9 3rd of 50 |
| Annual Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $5,793 tied 2nd of 49 | $6,549 46th of 49 |
| COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State | 95.4 3rd of 51 | 108.0 48th of 51 |
| Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 89.6 4th of 51 | 121.7 49th of 51 |
| Death RateHeart Disease by State | 264 50th of 50 | 148 6th of 50 |
| Total RankBicycle Laws by State | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| AccessibilityBest States for Hiking | 3 tied 47th of 50 | 8 tied 2nd of 50 |
| 25th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $46,670 45th of 51 | $77,990 1st of 51 |
| Annual IncomeAverage Income by State | $56,950 47th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,950 47th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Average Hourly WageAverage Income by State | $27.38 47th of 51 | $40.06 3rd of 51 |
| Median Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $45,600 47th of 51 | $62,990 3rd of 51 |
| Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | $256,700 3rd of 51 | $644,300 47th of 51 |
| Average Mortage DebtDebt by State | $26,000 4th of 51 | $67,840 48th of 51 |
| Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $199,800 4th of 51 | $564,600 48th of 51 |
| Median Price: Single Family HomesMedian Home Price by State | $258,600 4th of 51 | $684,300 48th of 51 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 4,912 kJ/m² 7th of 48 | 3,467 kJ/m² 48th of 48 |
| Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 20 ￠/gallon tied 5th of 51 | 59.04 ￠/gallon 49th of 51 |
| Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.200/gallon tied 5th of 51 | $0.590/gallon 49th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 20 ￠/gallon tied 4th of 51 | 62.04 ￠/gallon 48th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.200/gallon tied 4th of 51 | $0.620/gallon 48th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Oklahoma or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 500 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 289 with 9 ties. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture and Travel. Washington leads on Education, Health and Crime & Safety and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Oklahoma or Washington?
- Oklahoma has a population of 4,148,818 (28th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Oklahoma and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Oklahoma and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Oklahoma ranks better.
- Where does Oklahoma beat Washington most clearly?
- Oklahoma ranks far ahead on Premium Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $4.34 vs $6.12; Avg Diesel Price (Diesel Fuel Prices by State): $5.04 per gallon vs $6.85 per gallon; Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $4.04 vs $5.86.
- Where does Washington beat Oklahoma most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on MPH Overall Rank (Greenest States): 1st vs 48th; Total Score (Best States for Hiking): 90 vs 2; Experience Rating (Best States for Hiking): 8.9 vs 1.9.
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