Alabama vs South Carolina
South Carolina comes out ahead of Alabama on 435 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 345 with 23 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Education and 4 more categories. South Carolina leads on Facts & Trivia, Sports and Tech & Business and 6 more categories.
803 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 23 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 345
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 7
- Wins
- 435
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
- TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessSouth Carolina · 47 statistics
- CultureSouth Carolina · 77 statistics
- GeographySouth Carolina · 25 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Carolina · 40 statistics
- EducationAlabama · 51 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyAlabama · 36 statistics
- EconomicsAlabama · 292 statistics
- PopulationSouth Carolina · 125 statistics
- HealthSouth Carolina · 186 statistics
- LawSouth Carolina · 68 statistics
- Crime & SafetyAlabama · 76 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentAlabama · 126 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $6,000 1st of 50 | $14,000 49th of 50 |
| Hourly Median WageDentist Salary by State | $98.14 4th of 39 | $61.17 38th of 39 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 0.52 47th of 50 | 1.03 5th of 50 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $8,000 tied 2nd of 50 | $20,000 tied last of 50 |
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 13.8% 9th of 51 | 8.5% 49th of 51 |
| Road QualityRoad Quality by State | 4th 4th of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 5.23 5th of 49 | 9.37 42nd of 49 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.55 per 10k Government Employees 43rd of 50 | 0.13 per 10k Government Employees tied 5th of 50 |
| Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 1,063.83 41st of 51 | 621.16 3rd of 51 |
| SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 75.2 4th of 50 | 56.8 tied 40th of 50 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $393 45th of 50 | $40.00 tied 9th of 50 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $1.02 39th of 51 | $0.67 3rd of 51 |
| Community Environment RankSaddest States | 46th 46th of 50 | 11th 11th of 50 |
| Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States | 96 5th of 49 | 73 37th of 49 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 8.45 9th of 49 | 9.96 tied 40th of 49 |
| Minimum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $2,000 tied last of 50 | $1,000 tied 1st of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageDentist Salary by State | $190,370 7th of 39 | $161,210 31st of 39 |
| Hourly Mean WageDentist Salary by State | $91.53 7th of 39 | $77.51 31st of 39 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 45.8% 40th of 51 | 35.5% 9th of 51 |
| Median IncomeSafest Cities by State | $44,075 44th of 48 | $120,665 15th of 48 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 47th 47th of 50 | 17th 17th of 50 |
| Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 39th 39th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 2.8% tied 7th of 50 | 15.0% 37th of 50 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 32nd 31st of 48 | 4th 3rd of 48 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 5.46% 38th of 38 | 1.49% 16th of 38 |
| Community & Environment RankHappiest States | 46th 46th of 50 | 17th 17th of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $36.25 32nd of 50 | $12.50 3rd of 50 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 35th 16th best of 50 | 6th 6th worst of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or South Carolina?
- South Carolina comes out ahead of Alabama on 435 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 345 with 23 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Education and 4 more categories. South Carolina leads on Facts & Trivia, Sports and Tech & Business and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or South Carolina?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Alabama and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. South Carolina ranks better.
- How do Alabama and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Maximum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $6,000 vs $14,000; Hourly Median Wage (Dentist Salary by State): $98.14 vs $61.17; Maximum Cost (Liposuction Limits by State): $8,000 vs $20,000.
- Where does South Carolina beat Alabama most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on # Dentists per 1k jobs (Dentist Salary by State): 1.03 vs 0.52; Fishing Booker Rank (Best States for Fishing): 5th vs 43rd; Annual Conviction Rate (Most Corrupt States): 0.13 per 10k Government Employees vs 0.55 per 10k Government Employees.
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