Alabama vs North Carolina
North Carolina comes out ahead of Alabama on 455 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 328 with 25 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture. North Carolina leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Geography and 10 more categories.
808 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 25 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 328
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 1
- Wins
- 455
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 13
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 25 statistics
- CultureNorth Carolina · 77 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 68 statistics
- AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
- PopulationNorth Carolina · 126 statistics
- HealthNorth Carolina · 190 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Carolina · 47 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Carolina · 75 statistics
- EnvironmentNorth Carolina · 40 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Carolina · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Carolina · 127 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- EducationEven · 51 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 297 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety RateMental Health Statistics by State | 7,765 per 100k 48th of 51 | 6,606 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan NativePrison Population by State | 1 1st of 49 | 584 39th of 49 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 41.5 42nd of 50 | 75.3 5th of 50 |
| Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 39th 39th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 130 43rd of 49 | 38 8th of 49 |
| Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State | 101.81 46th of 46 | 29.08 tied 13th of 46 |
| Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 2,769 per 100k 39th of 51 | 2,533 per 100k 3rd of 51 |
| EducationBest States to Live In | 44th 43rd of 49 | 10th 9th of 49 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 | $20.00 tied 2nd of 50 |
| FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States | 7th 7th worst of 50 | 41st 10th best of 50 |
| SSI Civil Service Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 66 11th of 50 | 53.9 45th of 50 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State | 47.6% tied 46th of 51 | 37.8% 12th of 51 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 80.5 44th of 50 | 92.6 tied 10th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 2 tied last of 50 | 66 15th of 50 |
| Median IncomeSafest Cities by State | $44,075 44th of 48 | $127,575 12th of 48 |
| AccessibilityBest States for Hiking | 3 tied 47th of 50 | 7 tied 8th of 50 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 1.9 tied 46th of 50 | 7.1 15th of 50 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 4 tied 40th of 50 | 8 tied 7th of 50 |
| Maximum Local Sales Tax RateSales Tax by State | 11.0% 38th of 38 | 2.75% tied 13th of 38 |
| Best Education Rank (USNews)Best States for Education | 44th 44th of 50 | 12th 12th of 50 |
| Education RankWorst States to Live in | 7th 7th worst of 50 | 39th 12th best of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $19.15 2nd of 50 | $28.13 34th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $39,830 2nd of 50 | $58,510 34th of 50 |
| Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 38th 13th best of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $121,300 32nd of 47 | $156,110 2nd of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $58.32 32nd of 47 | $75.05 2nd of 47 |
| SSI Internal Auditing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 86.8 tied 4th of 50 | 77.1 tied 36th of 50 |
| Physically InactiveHealthiest States | 27.6% tied 44th of 50 | 20.2% 13th of 50 |
| SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 78.8 tied 7th of 50 | 51.7 39th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or North Carolina?
- North Carolina comes out ahead of Alabama on 455 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 328 with 25 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture. North Carolina leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Geography and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or North Carolina?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Alabama and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. North Carolina ranks better.
- How do Alabama and North Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan Native (Prison Population by State): 1 vs 584; SSI Civil Service Management Score (Most Corrupt States): 66 vs 53.9; Mental Health Substance Abuse - Hourly (Social Worker Salary by State): $19.15 vs $28.13.
- Where does North Carolina beat Alabama most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Anxiety Rate (Mental Health Statistics by State): 6,606 per 100k vs 7,765 per 100k; SSI Political Financing Score (Most Corrupt States): 75.3 vs 41.5; Workplace Safety Rank WalletHub (Safest States in the US): 2nd vs 39th.
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