Oregon vs Wyoming
Oregon comes out ahead of Wyoming on 390 of 775 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 11 ties. Oregon leads on Tech & Business, Health and Law and 6 more categories. Wyoming leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Sports and 4 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,281,848 27th of 51 | 590,784 51st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,011 19th of 51 | $76,176 30th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.9% 28th of 51 | 10.5% 15th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.4 40th of 51 | 92.7 16th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,451 37th of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $72,460 12th of 51 | $61,560 36th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,525 38th of 51 | $992 8th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 311.2 29th of 51 | 179.9 5th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,268 24th of 48 | 8,224 45th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaWyoming · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOregon · 47 statistics
- HealthOregon · 187 statistics
- EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
- SportsWyoming · 17 statistics
- LawOregon · 59 statistics
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
- PopulationWyoming · 123 statistics
- EnvironmentOregon · 39 statistics
- CultureWyoming · 77 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWyoming · 33 statistics
- GeographyWyoming · 25 statistics
- TravelOregon · 27 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 283 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOregon · 116 statistics
- Crime & SafetyOregon · 70 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Total RankBicycle Laws by State | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $134,830 2nd of 49 | $70,360 49th of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 64.82 2nd of 49 | 33.83 49th of 49 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 49th 50th of 51 | 1st tied 1st of 51 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $126,940 2nd of 49 | $60,840 48th of 49 |
| % of Students Below Basic Reading LevelU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 48.0% tied 48th of 51 | 32.0% 1st of 51 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Mitigation Efforts RankFood Waste by State | 48th 3rd best of 50 | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 |
| Safety RankQuality of Life by State | 48th 48th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 37 tied 3rd of 51 | 6 tied last of 51 |
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 7,707 49th of 51 | 94 3rd of 51 |
| Average Literacy ScoreU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 207 tied 47th of 51 | 222 tied 2nd of 51 |
| One Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 15.6% 46th of 51 | 34.5% 1st of 51 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 5% tied 38th of 41 | 10.9% 3rd of 41 |
| Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 2,293 per 100k 1st of 51 | 2,800 per 100k 45th of 51 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 25.7% 47th of 51 | 12.7% 3rd of 51 |
| Livability RankDisability Benefits by State | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
| Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State | 7.74 50th of 50 | 3.67 8th of 50 |
| Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State | 5.2 tied 49th of 51 | 3 7th of 51 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 23.7% 47th of 51 | 11.5% 5th of 51 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $9,881 9th of 51 | $12,593 51st of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 30.6% 44th of 51 | 46.7% 2nd of 51 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States | 46th 46th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Annual Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $100,190 6th of 51 | $68,730 47th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $48.17 6th of 51 | $33.04 47th of 51 |
| Property Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 2,118.0 48th of 51 | 1,038.0 7th of 51 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Libertarian States | 46th 46th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Renewable Energy IncentivesOff-Grid Living Legal States | 101 5th of 50 | 18 45th of 50 |
| Median Annual WageOT Salary by State | $100,910 4th of 51 | $81,040 44th of 51 |
| Median Hourly WageOT Salary by State | $48.52 4th of 51 | $38.96 44th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Oregon or Wyoming?
- Oregon comes out ahead of Wyoming on 390 of 775 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 11 ties. Oregon leads on Tech & Business, Health and Law and 6 more categories. Wyoming leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Sports and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Oregon or Wyoming?
- Oregon has a population of 4,281,848 (27th of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
- How do Oregon and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do Oregon and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
- Where does Oregon beat Wyoming most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on Total Rank (Bicycle Laws by State): 2nd vs 50th; Avg Annual Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): $134,830 vs $70,360; Avg Hourly Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): 64.82 vs 33.83.
- Where does Wyoming beat Oregon most clearly?
- Wyoming ranks far ahead on Corporate Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 1st vs 49th; % of Students Below Basic Reading Level (U.S. Literacy Rates by State): 32.0% vs 48.0%; Safety Rank (Quality of Life by State): 2nd vs 48th.
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