Texas vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Texas on 472 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 318 with 7 ties. Texas leads on Travel, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy. Washington leads on Education, Tech & Business and Environment and 9 more categories.
797 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 7 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 318
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 472
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Texas | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,101,064 2nd of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $78,476 22nd of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.8% 40th of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 27th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $58,219 27th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,750 24th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,403 33rd of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 344.9 31st of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,820 3rd of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 40 statistics
- PopulationWashington · 124 statistics
- HealthWashington · 188 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 18 statistics
- TravelTexas · 29 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 75 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 121 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 290 statistics
- CultureWashington · 78 statistics
- AgricultureTexas · 17 statistics
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyTexas · 36 statistics
- LawEven · 65 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Texas | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $3.62 2nd of 51 | $5.61 50th of 51 |
| Cooling Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,808 46th of 48 | 182 1st of 48 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.47 tied 2nd of 51 | $6.12 50th of 51 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 5,137 kJ/m² 4th of 48 | 3,467 kJ/m² 48th of 48 |
| COLI Grocery Costs IndexGrocery Prices by State | 95.3 2nd of 51 | 108.0 48th of 51 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.62 46th of 49 | 3.45 2nd of 49 |
| InmatesFederal Prisons by State | 14,678 36th of 36 | 644 4th of 36 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.10 4th of 51 | $5.86 tied 49th of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.15 per gallon 4th of 51 | $6.85 per gallon 49th of 51 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $74,606 48th of 50 | $112,860 4th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $35.87 48th of 50 | $54.26 4th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $6,217 48th of 50 | $9,405 4th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,434 48th of 50 | $2,170 4th of 50 |
| Annual Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $5,799 4th of 49 | $6,549 46th of 49 |
| Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 20 ￠/gallon tied 5th of 51 | 59.04 ￠/gallon 49th of 51 |
| Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.200/gallon tied 5th of 51 | $0.590/gallon 49th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 20 ￠/gallon tied 4th of 51 | 62.04 ￠/gallon 48th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.200/gallon tied 4th of 51 | $0.620/gallon 48th of 51 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 95.9 tied 4th of 51 | 106.2 48th of 51 |
| Community Environment RankSaddest States | 50th 50th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 50th 50th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Weekly Grocery Cost (GoBanking)Grocery Prices by State | $112 tied 4th of 50 | $126 47th of 50 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 | 60 mph tied 44th of 50 |
| Tipped WagesMinimum Wage by State | $2.13 tied last of 49 | $17.13 1st of 49 |
| Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $27.09 44th of 51 | $42.61 2nd of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $56,350 44th of 51 | $88,620 2nd of 51 |
| HPV Up-to-Date MaleVaccination Rates by State | 47.9% 49th of 51 | 70.5% 7th of 51 |
| % That Received Updated BoosterVaccination Rates by State | 8.4% 46th of 50 | 21.3% 5th of 50 |
| Healthcare Cost and QualityPension-Friendly States | 11 49th of 50 | 67 8th of 50 |
| Voted by TouristsFriendliest States | 4th 4th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Texas or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Texas on 472 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 318 with 7 ties. Texas leads on Travel, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy. Washington leads on Education, Tech & Business and Environment and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Texas or Washington?
- Texas has a population of 32,101,064 (2nd of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Texas and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Texas $78,476 (22nd of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Texas and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Texas 4.2% (tied 30th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Texas ranks better.
- Where does Texas beat Washington most clearly?
- Texas ranks far ahead on Regular Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $3.62 vs $5.61; Premium Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $4.47 vs $6.12; Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000 (Best Weather by State): 5,137 kJ/m² vs 3,467 kJ/m².
- Where does Washington beat Texas most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Cooling Degree Days per Year (Climate by State (1991–2020 Averages)): 182 vs 2,808; Fuel Prices (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 3.45 vs 9.62; Inmates (Federal Prisons by State): 644 vs 14,678.
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