Pennsylvania vs Utah
Utah comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 421 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 364 with 10 ties. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Environment and 1 more category. Utah leads on Geography, Crime & Safety and Infrastructure & Energy and 9 more categories.
795 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 364
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 421
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Pennsylvania | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,073,016 5th of 51 | 3,574,825 30th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,971 24th of 51 | $95,166 11th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 3.6% 17th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.7% 25th of 51 | 8.5% 2nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.6 28th of 51 | 98.9 31st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $58,620 24th of 51 | $55,116 40th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,730 25th of 51 | $66,290 21st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,209 24th of 51 | $1,496 37th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 226.8 14th of 51 | 235.7 17th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,700 28th of 48 | 6,978 38th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUtah · 73 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- HealthUtah · 187 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 48 statistics
- EducationUtah · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
- CultureUtah · 77 statistics
- AgricultureUtah · 17 statistics
- PopulationUtah · 120 statistics
- TravelUtah · 29 statistics
- EnvironmentPennsylvania · 39 statistics
- EconomicsUtah · 297 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUtah · 125 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 67 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Pennsylvania | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation DebtBest States for Education | $15,666 48th of 50 | $10,924 1st of 50 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $954 49th of 51 | $246 2nd of 51 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 23 49th of 50 | 82 3rd of 50 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 50th 50th of 50 | 3rd tied 3rd of 50 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 47th 46th of 49 | 2nd 2nd of 49 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $11,976 46th of 51 | $9,098 1st of 51 |
| Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping | 1.8 tied 44th of 49 | 9.93 2nd of 49 |
| Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State | 533.0% 40th of 43 | 51.0% 3rd of 43 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio HighDebt by State | 1.11% tied 1st of 51 | 1.84% tied 46th of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio LowDebt by State | 0.4% tied 1st of 51 | 1.72% tied 46th of 51 |
| % of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States | 32.4% 4th of 51 | 22.4% 46th of 51 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q2 2022U6 Employment Rate | 8.4% tied 45th of 51 | 4.6% tied 3rd of 51 |
| People of Similar Age RankBest States to Retire | 9th 9th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Fiscal StabilityBest States to Live In | 42nd 42nd of 49 | 2nd 2nd of 49 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q3 2022U6 Employment Rate | 7.8% tied 43rd of 51 | 4.3% 2nd of 51 |
| Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State | $6,450 46th of 51 | $3,980 5th of 51 |
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 26.5 per 1k drivers 8th of 51 | 54.6 per 1k drivers 49th of 51 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $14.85 1st of 50 | $31.54 41st of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $30,880 1st of 50 | $65,600 41st of 50 |
| Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in | 10th 10th worst of 50 | 50th best of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 8th 8th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 25.1 per 100k 5th of 51 | 54.4 per 100k tied 45th of 51 |
| Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 17.3 10th of 48 | 38.4 48th of 48 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.54 per 10k Government Employees tied 41st of 50 | 0.09 per 10k Government Employees 2nd of 50 |
| School Funding and ResourcesPublic School Rankings by State | 7th 7th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| InfrastructureBest States to Live In | 43rd 42nd of 49 | 4th 4th of 49 |
| Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In | 40th 39th of 49 | 1st 1st of 49 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 41st tied 41st of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 10.64 tied 11th of 51 | 6.75 51st of 51 |
| Death RateDeath Rate by State | 1,065 per 100k 39th of 51 | 623 per 100k 1st of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Pennsylvania or Utah?
- Utah comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 421 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 364 with 10 ties. Pennsylvania leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Environment and 1 more category. Utah leads on Geography, Crime & Safety and Infrastructure & Energy and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Pennsylvania or Utah?
- Pennsylvania has a population of 13,073,016 (5th of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
- How do Pennsylvania and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- How do Pennsylvania and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Utah most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Debt-To-Income Ratio High (Debt by State): 1.11% vs 1.84%; Debt-To-Income Ratio Low (Debt by State): 0.4% vs 1.72%; % of Pop. with High School Diploma or Equivalent (Most Educated U.S. States): 32.4% vs 22.4%.
- Where does Utah beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Utah ranks far ahead on Graduation Debt (Best States for Education): $10,924 vs $15,666; Nursing Home Health Care Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $246 vs $954; Total Score (Best States to Homeschool): 82 vs 23.
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