Alaska vs North Carolina
North Carolina comes out ahead of Alaska on 401 of 773 statistics where one end is better, to 362 with 10 ties. Alaska leads on Education, Economics and Politics & Government and 3 more categories. North Carolina leads on Travel, Agriculture and Geography and 7 more categories.
773 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 362
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 401
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alaska | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 738,003 48th of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $92,788 13th of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.1% 13th of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 102.4 38th of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,272 18th of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $74,720 10th of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,419 34th of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 729.3 50th of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelNorth Carolina · 26 statistics
- AgricultureNorth Carolina · 16 statistics
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 24 statistics
- EducationAlaska · 51 statistics
- EconomicsAlaska · 284 statistics
- PopulationNorth Carolina · 125 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 62 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- CultureNorth Carolina · 77 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Carolina · 33 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Carolina · 71 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentAlaska · 119 statistics
- Tech & BusinessAlaska · 46 statistics
- EnvironmentNorth Carolina · 34 statistics
- SportsAlaska · 17 statistics
- HealthAlaska · 188 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alaska | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $114,880 1st of 51 | $53,400 50th of 51 |
| Climate RankFarming-Friendly States | 50th 50th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 2nd 1st of 49 | 46th 45th of 49 |
| K-12 Spending as % of Taxpayer IncomePer Pupil Spending by State | 5% 2nd of 51 | 2.51% 47th of 51 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 1st 1st of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 16.0% tied 47th of 50 | 1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 50th 48th of 48 | 7th 6th of 48 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 118.4 per 100k 51st of 51 | 28.2 per 100k 7th of 51 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $39.50 4th of 51 | $24.49 48th of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $82,160 4th of 51 | $50,950 48th of 51 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.57 45th of 49 | 4.27 3rd of 49 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 80 5th of 50 | 28 tied 47th of 50 |
| Violent Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 1,062 44th of 45 | 104 6th of 45 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 63.0% 51st of 51 | 76.5% 8th of 51 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 88.5% tied last of 51 | 94.2% 8th of 51 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $20,000 tied last of 50 | $8,000 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| VaricellaVaccination Rates by State | 83.4% 51st of 51 | 92.6% tied 9th of 51 |
| Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-OldChild Care Cost by State | $16,768 46th of 51 | $7,744 5th of 51 |
| PCV 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 75.6% 51st of 51 | 86.7% 10th of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $39.50 8th of 51 | $25.78 49th of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $82,160 8th of 51 | $53,610 49th of 51 |
| Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 8.95 ￠/gallon 1st of 51 | 41.25 ￠/gallon 42nd of 51 |
| Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.090/gallon 1st of 51 | $0.413/gallon 42nd of 51 |
| Species Diversity Rank (01-51)Most Biodiverse States | 50th 50th of 51 | 9th 9th of 51 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $2,917 42nd of 45 | $381 6th of 45 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 22.1% 48th of 50 | 14.9% 8th of 50 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 50th 50th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
| EducationBest States to Live In | 49th 48th of 49 | 10th 9th of 49 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 195 47th of 49 | 38 8th of 49 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alaska or North Carolina?
- North Carolina comes out ahead of Alaska on 401 of 773 statistics where one end is better, to 362 with 10 ties. Alaska leads on Education, Economics and Politics & Government and 3 more categories. North Carolina leads on Travel, Agriculture and Geography and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alaska or North Carolina?
- Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Alaska and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.
- How do Alaska and North Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. North Carolina ranks better.
- Where does Alaska beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Alaska ranks far ahead on Minimum Annual Salary (IBEW Pay Scale by State): $114,880 vs $53,400; State Rank State Govt (Public Land by State): 2nd vs 46th; K-12 Spending as % of Taxpayer Income (Per Pupil Spending by State): 5% vs 2.51%.
- Where does North Carolina beat Alaska most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Climate Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 5th vs 50th; Rural Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 1% vs 16.0%; Golf Ranking (Best State for Golf): 7th vs 50th.
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