Pennsylvania vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 453 of 792 statistics where one end is better, to 330 with 9 ties. Pennsylvania leads on Travel, Sports and Law and 1 more category. Washington leads on Agriculture, Health and Environment and 8 more categories.
792 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
- 330
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 453
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Pennsylvania | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,073,016 5th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,971 24th of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.7% 25th of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.6 28th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $58,620 24th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,730 25th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,209 24th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 226.8 14th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,700 28th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
- HealthWashington · 183 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 40 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 76 statistics
- TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 290 statistics
- SportsPennsylvania · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 123 statistics
- LawPennsylvania · 68 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWashington · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 18 statistics
- PopulationEven · 119 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Pennsylvania | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| % of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States | 32.4% 4th of 51 | 21.1% 48th of 51 |
| State Tax RateMega Millions States | 3.07 3rd of 38 | 8.5 tied 35th of 38 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $110,140 44th of 51 | $145,390 1st of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $52.95 44th of 51 | $69.90 1st of 51 |
| Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $77,735 44th of 50 | $104,378 2nd of 50 |
| Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State | $37.37 44th of 50 | $50.18 2nd of 50 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $358 44th of 50 | $233 2nd of 50 |
| Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $6,477 44th of 50 | $8,698 2nd of 50 |
| Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $1,494 44th of 50 | $2,007 2nd of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 94.3% tied 6th of 51 | 88.6% 49th of 51 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 89.0% tied 42nd of 50 | 15.0% 1st of 50 |
| Annual Cost IncreaseGrocery Prices by State | 4.2% tied 5th of 50 | 8.8% tied 46th of 50 |
| Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State | 533.0% 40th of 43 | 71.0% 5th of 43 |
| InmatesFederal Prisons by State | 8,578 33rd of 36 | 644 4th of 36 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 90.6 7th of 51 | 118.1 48th of 51 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 94.0 6th of 50 | 78.3 46th of 50 |
| Safety RankQuality of Life by State | 10th 10th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State | $293,300 6th of 44 | $668,000 41st of 44 |
| Standard WageMinimum Wage by State | $7.25 tied last of 51 | $20.74 1st of 51 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $954 49th of 51 | $446 9th of 51 |
| Minimum WageOvertime Laws by State | 7.25 tied 32nd of 46 | 15.74 2nd of 46 |
| Hourly Minimum WageMinimum Wage Increases by State | $7.25 tied last of 47 | $16.28 1st of 47 |
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 13.4% tied 11th of 51 | 7.3% 51st of 51 |
| Annual Earnings at Minimum WageLiving Wage by State | $15,080 tied last of 51 | $34,653 2nd of 51 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 91.6 7th of 51 | 115.4 tied 46th of 51 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $109,100 tied 42nd of 51 | $139,030 3rd of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $52.45 tied 42nd of 51 | $66.84 3rd of 51 |
| Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State | $6,450 46th of 51 | $4,250 7th of 51 |
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 26.5 per 1k drivers 8th of 51 | 44.9 per 1k drivers 47th of 51 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $71,710 42nd of 51 | $106,200 3rd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Pennsylvania or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 453 of 792 statistics where one end is better, to 330 with 9 ties. Pennsylvania leads on Travel, Sports and Law and 1 more category. Washington leads on Agriculture, Health and Environment and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Pennsylvania or Washington?
- Pennsylvania has a population of 13,073,016 (5th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Pennsylvania and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Pennsylvania and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Washington most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on % of Pop. with High School Diploma or Equivalent (Most Educated U.S. States): 32.4% vs 21.1%; State Tax Rate (Mega Millions States): 3.07 vs 8.5; HepB 3 Doses (Young Children) (Vaccination Rates by State): 94.3% vs 88.6%.
- Where does Washington beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Annual Mean Wage (Physician Assistant Salary by State): $145,390 vs $110,140; Hourly Mean Wage (Physician Assistant Salary by State): $69.90 vs $52.95; Annual Salary (Physical Therapist Salary by State): $104,378 vs $77,735.
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