Oregon vs Pennsylvania
Oregon comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 412 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 370 with 8 ties. Oregon leads on Agriculture, Environment and Health and 4 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Population and 6 more categories.
790 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 412
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 7
- Wins
- 370
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,281,848 27th of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,011 19th of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.9% 28th of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.4 40th of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,451 37th of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $72,460 12th of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,525 38th of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 311.2 29th of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,268 24th of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentOregon · 40 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- HealthOregon · 186 statistics
- Facts & TriviaPennsylvania · 18 statistics
- PopulationPennsylvania · 120 statistics
- EducationPennsylvania · 51 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 292 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 63 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOregon · 33 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 47 statistics
- Crime & SafetyOregon · 75 statistics
- TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics
- GeographyOregon · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentPennsylvania · 119 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $98,600 48th of 50 | $245,760 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $134,830 2nd of 49 | $73,700 47th of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 64.82 2nd of 49 | 35.43 47th of 49 |
| Lake Surface Area (acres)Bass Fishing by State | 1,626 46th of 50 | 6,342,400 tied 1st of 50 |
| Lake Surface Area (mi)Bass Fishing by State | 2.5 46th of 50 | 9,910 tied 1st of 50 |
| Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State | 49th 49th of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
| Total Weighted ScoreBest States to Own a Business | 19 tied 46th of 50 | 30 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Weighted ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 19 tied 46th of 50 | 30 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $211 1st of 50 | $358 44th of 50 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 8 46th of 49 | 94 4th of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 8 46th of 49 | 94 4th of 49 |
| Taxes Charged on Lottery WinningsTaxes on Lottery Winnings by State | 8% tied 33rd of 37 | 3.07% 2nd of 37 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 46th 46th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 46th 46th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Capital Gains RateCapital Gains Tax by State | 9.9% 39th of 43 | 3.07% 3rd of 43 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 9.9% 39th of 43 | 3.07% 3rd of 43 |
| Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $1,000 tied 42nd of 51 | $650 tied 1st of 51 |
| Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State | $0.10 per lb 2nd of 43 | $0.57 per lb tied 37th of 43 |
| State Tax RateMega Millions States | 8 34th of 38 | 3.07 3rd of 38 |
| Max RateTax Rates by State | 9.9% 39th of 44 | 3.07% 3rd of 44 |
| FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States | 45th 4th best of 49 | 6th 6th worst of 49 |
| InfrastructureBest States to Live In | 2nd 2nd of 49 | 43rd 42nd of 49 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 16.0% 2nd of 50 | 89.0% tied 42nd of 50 |
| % of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States | 22.7% 45th of 51 | 32.4% 4th of 51 |
| Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping | 7.05 6th of 49 | 1.8 tied 44th of 49 |
| Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 44th 44th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 6th 6th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $126,940 2nd of 49 | $68,800 40th of 49 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.1 per 10k Government Employees 3rd of 50 | 0.54 per 10k Government Employees tied 41st of 50 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $460 50th of 51 | $90.00 11th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Oregon or Pennsylvania?
- Oregon comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 412 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 370 with 8 ties. Oregon leads on Agriculture, Environment and Health and 4 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Population and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Oregon or Pennsylvania?
- Oregon has a population of 4,281,848 (27th of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Oregon and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do Oregon and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- Where does Oregon beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on Avg Annual Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): $134,830 vs $73,700; Avg Hourly Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): 64.82 vs 35.43; Medical Cannabis Cost (Marijuana Cost by State): $211 vs $358.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Oregon most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Governor's Salary (Governor Salary by State): $245,760 vs $98,600; Lake Surface Area (acres) (Bass Fishing by State): 6,342,400 vs 1,626; Lake Surface Area (mi) (Bass Fishing by State): 9,910 vs 2.5.
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