Pennsylvania vs Texas
Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Texas on 412 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 367 with 18 ties. Pennsylvania leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 8 more categories. Texas leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Health and 1 more category.
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
- 412
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 367
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Pennsylvania | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,073,016 5th of 51 | 32,101,064 2nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,971 24th of 51 | $78,476 22nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.7% 25th of 51 | 13.8% 40th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.6 28th of 51 | 97.1 27th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $58,620 24th of 51 | $58,219 27th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,730 25th of 51 | $65,750 24th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,209 24th of 51 | $1,403 33rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 226.8 14th of 51 | 344.9 31st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,700 28th of 48 | 1,820 3rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureTexas · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 48 statistics
- EducationPennsylvania · 51 statistics
- PopulationPennsylvania · 120 statistics
- Facts & TriviaPennsylvania · 18 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentPennsylvania · 40 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 78 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentPennsylvania · 120 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyTexas · 36 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 68 statistics
- GeographyPennsylvania · 25 statistics
- HealthTexas · 186 statistics
- EconomicsPennsylvania · 294 statistics
- Crime & SafetyTexas · 74 statistics
- TravelEven · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Pennsylvania | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 3.67% 2nd of 42 | 34.1% 42nd of 42 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 47th 46th of 49 | 1st 1st of 49 |
| Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 74.1 ￠/gallon 50th of 51 | 20 ￠/gallon tied 4th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.741/gallon 50th of 51 | $0.200/gallon tied 4th of 51 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 6th 6th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 50th 50th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 67.8 4th of 50 | 25.9 48th of 50 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 56.36 6th of 51 | 41.26 50th of 51 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 94.3% tied 6th of 51 | 88.5% tied last of 51 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $2,240 40th of 45 | $287 2nd of 45 |
| Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 58.7 ￠/gallon 48th of 51 | 20 ￠/gallon tied 5th of 51 |
| Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.587/gallon 48th of 51 | $0.200/gallon tied 5th of 51 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 35.7% tied 44th of 50 | 3.55% 3rd of 50 |
| Industrial DiversityMost Diverse US States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Deaths in 1918Spanish Flu Deaths by State | 60,000 49th of 49 | 2,100 9th of 49 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 5th 4th of 49 | 45th 44th of 49 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $954 49th of 51 | $385 8th of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 41.88 44th of 50 | 57.32 4th of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 44th 44th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 41.88 44th of 50 | 57.32 4th of 50 |
| People of Similar Age RankBest States to Retire | 9th 9th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| ScoreCattle Ranching by State | 41.88 44th of 50 | 57.32 4th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 23 49th of 50 | 74 9th of 50 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 5.64 7th of 49 | 9.62 46th of 49 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.99 per gallon tied 43rd of 51 | $5.15 per gallon 4th of 51 |
| Average Auto Loan DebtDebt by State | $4,850 11th of 51 | $8,000 51st of 51 |
| Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 707.93 44th of 51 | 397.6 4th of 51 |
| Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions | 4th 4th of 51 | 44th 44th of 51 |
| Graduation DebtBest States for Education | $15,666 48th of 50 | $12,671 9th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Pennsylvania or Texas?
- Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Texas on 412 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 367 with 18 ties. Pennsylvania leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 8 more categories. Texas leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Health and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Pennsylvania or Texas?
- Pennsylvania has a population of 13,073,016 (5th of 51 US states) and Texas has 32,101,064 (2nd of 51).
- How do Pennsylvania and Texas compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51), Texas $78,476 (22nd of 51) among US states. Texas ranks better.
- How do Pennsylvania and Texas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), Texas 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Texas ranks better.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Texas most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on InterstateAccidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 3.67% vs 34.1%; Food and Health Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 6th vs 50th; SSI Public Access to Information Score (Most Corrupt States): 67.8 vs 25.9.
- Where does Texas beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Texas ranks far ahead on Economy (Best States to Live In): 1st vs 47th; Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon) (Gas Taxes by State): 20 ￠/gallon vs 74.1 ￠/gallon; Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon) (Gas Taxes by State): $0.200/gallon vs $0.741/gallon.
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