Which has more people, Washington or Wisconsin?

Washington has a population of 8,074,082 (13th of 51 US states) and Wisconsin has 5,988,406 (21st of 51).

How do Washington and Wisconsin compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Washington $98,141 (8th of 51), Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.

How do Washington and Wisconsin compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.

Where does Washington beat Wisconsin most clearly?

Washington ranks far ahead on Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 15.0% vs 118.0%; Binged Alcohol Past Month (Drug Use by State): 20.5% vs 30.4%; Overall Racial Integration Score (Least Racist States): 71.11 vs 36.76.

Where does Wisconsin beat Washington most clearly?

Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Death Penalty Year Abolished (Death Penalty States): 1,853 vs 2,023; Weekly Grocery Cost (Grocery Prices by State): $221.46 vs $287.67; Avg Combined Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): 5.72% vs 9.51%.

Washington vs Wisconsin

Washington comes out ahead of Wisconsin on 450 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 334 with 14 ties. Washington leads on Health, Environment and Education and 8 more categories. Wisconsin leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Geography and 2 more categories.

798 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Washington

Wins: 450
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 11

Wisconsin

Wins: 334
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 5

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Washington	Wisconsin
Population	8,074,082 13th of 51	5,988,406 21st of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$98,141 8th of 51	$77,485 26th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.7% tied 43rd of 51	3.2% tied 7th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.9% 8th of 51	10.6% 16th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	107.0 46th of 51	94.1 20th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$64,421 10th of 51	$58,273 26th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$83,330 3rd of 51	$64,270 30th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,760 46th of 51	$1,087 19th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	283.9 25th of 51	240.3 19th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	5,610 25th of 48	7,528 41st of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

SportsWisconsin · 17 statistics
HealthWashington · 188 statistics
EnvironmentWashington · 38 statistics
EducationWashington · 51 statistics
AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
Facts & TriviaWisconsin · 18 statistics
PopulationWashington · 125 statistics
EconomicsWashington · 291 statistics
TravelWashington · 29 statistics
GeographyWisconsin · 25 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyWisconsin · 36 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWashington · 125 statistics
Crime & SafetyWashington · 77 statistics
CultureWashington · 79 statistics
LawWisconsin · 68 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Washington	Wisconsin
Death Penalty Year AbolishedDeath Penalty States	2,023 27th of 27	1,853 2nd of 27
Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State	15.0% 1st of 50	118.0% 48th of 50
Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State	20.5% 3rd of 51	30.4% 50th of 51
Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States	71.11 4th of 51	36.76 50th of 51
Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State	5th 5th of 50	50th 50th of 50
Weekly Grocery CostGrocery Prices by State	$287.67 46th of 51	$221.46 1st of 51
Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$104,378 2nd of 50	$77,294 45th of 50
Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State	$50.18 2nd of 50	$37.16 45th of 50
Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$8,698 2nd of 50	$6,441 45th of 50
Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$2,007 2nd of 50	$1,486 45th of 50
Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State	9.51% 45th of 47	5.72% 5th of 47
Avg. Annual Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State	$34,371 6th of 51	$23,844 49th of 51
Avg. Monthly Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State	$2,864 6th of 51	$1,987 49th of 51
Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State	11,986 50th of 51	357 7th of 51
Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	1st 1st of 51	44th 44th of 51
Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	49th 50th of 51	7th 7th of 51
Safety RankQuality of Life by State	50th 50th of 50	8th 8th of 50
Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State	6,061 per 100k 50th of 51	4,331 per 100k 8th of 51
Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	8th 8th of 51	50th 50th of 51
Non-Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State	2,466 48th of 51	1,154 6th of 51
Overall ScorePension-Friendly States	11.8 47th of 49	70.6 7th of 49
Property Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	1,974.8 46th of 51	1,016.7 5th of 51
% of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State	0.0437 46th of 50	0.164 6th of 50
Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State	43.7 per 100k person-years 46th of 50	163.8 per 100k person-years 6th of 50
Standard WageMinimum Wage by State	$20.74 1st of 51	$7.25 tied last of 51
% of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State	51.4% 45th of 51	10.1% tied 4th of 51
% ShelteredHomeless Population by State	48.6% 45th of 51	89.9% tied 4th of 51
Employment RateEmployment Rate by State	95.5% 49th of 51	97.5% tied 8th of 51
Crime RateCrime Rate by State	2,793 per 100k 47th of 51	1,433 per 100k 7th of 51
Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State	1,940 per 100k 50th of 51	1,332 per 100k 10th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Washington or Wisconsin?: Washington comes out ahead of Wisconsin on 450 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 334 with 14 ties. Washington leads on Health, Environment and Education and 8 more categories. Wisconsin leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Geography and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Washington or Wisconsin?: Washington has a population of 8,074,082 (13th of 51 US states) and Wisconsin has 5,988,406 (21st of 51).
How do Washington and Wisconsin compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Washington $98,141 (8th of 51), Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
How do Washington and Wisconsin compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
Where does Washington beat Wisconsin most clearly?: Washington ranks far ahead on Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 15.0% vs 118.0%; Binged Alcohol Past Month (Drug Use by State): 20.5% vs 30.4%; Overall Racial Integration Score (Least Racist States): 71.11 vs 36.76.
Where does Wisconsin beat Washington most clearly?: Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Death Penalty Year Abolished (Death Penalty States): 1,853 vs 2,023; Weekly Grocery Cost (Grocery Prices by State): $221.46 vs $287.67; Avg Combined Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): 5.72% vs 9.51%.

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