Which has more people, Alabama or Michigan?

Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Michigan has 10,155,806 (10th of 51).

How do Alabama and Michigan compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51) among US states. Michigan ranks better.

How do Alabama and Michigan compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.

Where does Alabama beat Michigan most clearly?

Alabama ranks far ahead on SSI Executive Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 81.9 vs 26.8; SSI Legislative Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 75.2 vs 36.3; Wage Increase 2023-24 (Minimum Wage Increases by State): 7.25 vs 0.23.

Where does Michigan beat Alabama most clearly?

Michigan ranks far ahead on FTE Reporter Rank (Most Corrupt States): 47th vs 4th; Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 9.34 mph vs 5.94 mph; Mean Wind Speed at 33 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 7.1 mph vs 2.87 mph.

Alabama vs Michigan

Michigan comes out ahead of Alabama on 451 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 344 with 8 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. Michigan leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Environment and 11 more categories.

803 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alabama

Wins: 344
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 2

Michigan

Wins: 451
Avg. percentile: 47
Categories led: 14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Michigan
Population	5,223,121 24th of 51	10,155,806 10th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,999 46th of 51	$72,875 36th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.9% 5th of 51	5.2% tied 46th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.6% 45th of 51	13.2% 36th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	88.8 7th of 51	96.2 24th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,216 48th of 51	$53,569 41st of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$57,500 46th of 51	$64,920 26th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,007 9th of 51	$1,129 20th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	348.3 33rd of 51	416.2 40th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,669 7th of 48	6,745 35th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

SportsMichigan · 17 statistics
AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
Facts & TriviaMichigan · 17 statistics
EnvironmentMichigan · 38 statistics
Tech & BusinessMichigan · 47 statistics
LawMichigan · 66 statistics
TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
HealthMichigan · 189 statistics
CultureMichigan · 77 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMichigan · 127 statistics
EducationMichigan · 51 statistics
GeographyMichigan · 25 statistics
Crime & SafetyMichigan · 77 statistics
PopulationMichigan · 125 statistics
EconomicsMichigan · 295 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMichigan · 36 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alabama	Michigan
SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	81.9 2nd of 50	26.8 50th of 50
SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	75.2 4th of 50	36.3 50th of 50
Wage Increase 2023-24Minimum Wage Increases by State	7.25 tied 1st of 32	0.23 32nd of 32
FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States	4th 4th worst of 49	47th 2nd best of 49
Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	5.94 mph tied 49th of 51	9.34 mph 5th of 51
Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	2.87 mph 47th of 51	7.1 mph 3rd of 51
BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State	3rd 3rd of 50	47th 46th of 50
SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States	73 tied 4th of 50	38.9 47th of 50
SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States	78.8 tied 7th of 50	30.4 50th of 50
School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State	46th 46th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State	$19.15 2nd of 50	$33.65 44th of 50
Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State	$39,830 2nd of 50	$69,990 44th of 50
Mean Annual Snowfall 1971-2000Best Weather by State	0.57 in 47th of 49	60.66 in 6th of 49
Obesity Rate - HispanicMost Obese States	33.2% 7th of 48	39.8% 47th of 48
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.9% 5th of 51	5.2% tied 46th of 51
% of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	12.7% 44th of 50	1.5% tied 3rd of 50
InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	18.8% 34th of 42	3.38% 1st of 42
Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	50th 51st of 51	11th 11th of 51
Rape RateRape Statistics by State	29.6 per 100k 9th of 51	58.9 per 100k 49th of 51
Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing	43rd 43rd of 50	4th 4th of 50
State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total ScoreMost Corrupt States	67 tied 7th of 50	51 tied last of 50
Livability RankDisability Benefits by State	50th 50th of 51	10th tied 10th of 51
% of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State	58.6% 49th of 51	16.7% 10th of 51
% ShelteredHomeless Population by State	41.4% 49th of 51	83.3% 10th of 51
Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	6th 6th of 51	45th 45th of 51
Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State	$399 42nd of 51	$356 3rd of 51
AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$104,343 9th of 50	$75,727 47th of 50
HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$50.17 9th of 50	$36.41 47th of 50
MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$8,695 9th of 50	$6,310 47th of 50
Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	5% tied 2nd of 50	25.0% tied 41st of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Michigan?: Michigan comes out ahead of Alabama on 451 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 344 with 8 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. Michigan leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Environment and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alabama or Michigan?: Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Michigan has 10,155,806 (10th of 51).
How do Alabama and Michigan compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51) among US states. Michigan ranks better.
How do Alabama and Michigan compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Michigan most clearly?: Alabama ranks far ahead on SSI Executive Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 81.9 vs 26.8; SSI Legislative Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 75.2 vs 36.3; Wage Increase 2023-24 (Minimum Wage Increases by State): 7.25 vs 0.23.
Where does Michigan beat Alabama most clearly?: Michigan ranks far ahead on FTE Reporter Rank (Most Corrupt States): 47th vs 4th; Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 9.34 mph vs 5.94 mph; Mean Wind Speed at 33 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 7.1 mph vs 2.87 mph.

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