Utah vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Utah on 399 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 385 with 12 ties. Utah leads on Travel, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 4 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Environment and Tech & Business and 5 more categories.
796 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 385
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 7
- Wins
- 399
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 8
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Utah | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,574,825 30th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,166 11th of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.6% 17th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 8.5% 2nd of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 98.9 31st of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,116 40th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $66,290 21st of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,496 37th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 235.7 17th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,978 38th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 39 statistics
- TravelUtah · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
- CultureUtah · 77 statistics
- HealthWashington · 189 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 291 statistics
- Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUtah · 74 statistics
- SportsWashington · 17 statistics
- PopulationUtah · 125 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 124 statistics
- LawEven · 66 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Utah | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $3,184 tied 2nd of 51 | $10,109 51st of 51 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 49th 49th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 10 tied last of 50 | 3 tied 2nd of 50 |
| SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States | 31.57 47th of 51 | 79.52 1st of 51 |
| Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News)Air Quality by State | 3,460 pounds/mi² 50th of 50 | 226 pounds/mi² 6th of 50 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 88.4 4th of 51 | 118.1 48th of 51 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 3rd tied 3rd of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Personnel RankFarming-Friendly States | 45th 45th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Employment RateEmployment Rate by State | 97.6% tied 6th of 51 | 95.5% 49th of 51 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 88.9 4th of 51 | 115.4 tied 46th of 51 |
| 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 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 11.9% 1st of 51 | 24.0% 43rd of 51 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q3 2021U6 Employment Rate | 5.8% 3rd of 51 | 11.7% tied 44th of 51 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 | 44th 7th best of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 82 3rd of 50 | 32 tied 43rd of 50 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 4,887 kJ/m² 9th of 48 | 3,467 kJ/m² 48th of 48 |
| Air Quality IndexAir Quality by State | 49.6 47th of 51 | 31.6 6th of 51 |
| Final ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 37 51st of 51 | 86 10th of 51 |
| Average Net WorthWealth Inequality by State | $474,093 44th of 50 | $865,309 4th of 50 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $41,826 41st of 50 | $95,060 1st of 50 |
| Standard WageMinimum Wage by State | $7.25 tied last of 51 | $20.74 1st of 51 |
| Billionaires' Net WorthMost Billionaires by State | $3.2B 37th of 42 | $180.3B 4th of 42 |
| Minimum WageOvertime Laws by State | 7.25 tied 32nd of 46 | 15.74 2nd of 46 |
| Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Millwright Avg Annual SalaryUnion Millwright Pay Scale by State | $49,774 40th of 50 | $66,621 1st of 50 |
| Hourly Minimum WageMinimum Wage Increases by State | $7.25 tied last of 47 | $16.28 1st of 47 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $42,000 tied 5th of 51 | $72,000 45th of 51 |
| Annual Earnings at Minimum WageLiving Wage by State | $15,080 tied last of 51 | $34,653 2nd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Utah or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Utah on 399 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 385 with 12 ties. Utah leads on Travel, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 4 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Environment and Tech & Business and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Utah or Washington?
- Utah has a population of 3,574,825 (30th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Utah and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Utah $95,166 (11th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Utah and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Utah 3.6% (17th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- Where does Utah beat Washington most clearly?
- Utah ranks far ahead on Average Engagement Ring Cost (Engagement Ring Cost by State): $3,184 vs $10,109; COLI Health Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 88.4 vs 118.1; Laws and Regulations Rank (Best States to Homeschool): 3rd vs 45th.
- Where does Washington beat Utah most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Health Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 49th; Business Costs (Entrepreneur-Friendly States): 3 vs 10; SWAMP Index Score (Most Corrupt States): 79.52 vs 31.57.
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