Alaska vs South Carolina
Alaska comes out ahead of South Carolina on 426 of 767 statistics where one end is better, to 330 with 11 ties. Alaska leads on Education, Sports and Economics and 5 more categories. South Carolina leads on Travel, Agriculture and Facts & Trivia and 4 more categories.
767 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 426
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 8
- Wins
- 330
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alaska | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 738,003 48th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $92,788 13th of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.1% 13th of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 102.4 38th of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,272 18th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $74,720 10th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,419 34th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 729.3 50th of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationAlaska · 51 statistics
- TravelSouth Carolina · 27 statistics
- SportsAlaska · 17 statistics
- EconomicsAlaska · 280 statistics
- AgricultureSouth Carolina · 16 statistics
- HealthAlaska · 184 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentAlaska · 120 statistics
- Facts & TriviaSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessAlaska · 45 statistics
- PopulationSouth Carolina · 124 statistics
- GeographySouth Carolina · 24 statistics
- Crime & SafetyAlaska · 72 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Carolina · 34 statistics
- CultureAlaska · 77 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergySouth Carolina · 33 statistics
- LawEven · 58 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alaska | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $180,470 1st of 47 | $101,480 46th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $86.77 1st of 47 | $48.79 46th of 47 |
| Obesity Rate - AsianMost Obese States | 21.8% 39th of 40 | 7.7% 1st of 40 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $2.92 51st of 51 | $0.67 3rd of 51 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 50th 48th of 48 | 4th 3rd of 48 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 10.3 mph 2nd of 51 | 5.94 mph tied 49th of 51 |
| Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $59,020 1st of 51 | $26,861 48th of 51 |
| Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 1,323.84 50th of 51 | 621.16 3rd of 51 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $436 50th of 50 | $156 4th of 50 |
| Hourly Median WageDentist Salary by State | $98.35 3rd of 39 | $61.17 38th of 39 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $115,510 1st of 51 | $65,440 47th of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $55.53 1st of 51 | $31.46 47th of 51 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $425 48th of 51 | $45.00 2nd of 51 |
| Annual Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $168,780 1st of 47 | $98,460 43rd of 47 |
| Hourly Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $81.14 1st of 47 | $47.34 43rd of 47 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $1,000 51st of 51 | $650 tied 1st of 51 |
| Income ScoreSingle Mom Friendly States | 98.2 1st of 51 | 35.4 46th of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 9.04 mph 1st of 51 | 3.06 mph 46th of 51 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $136,400 4th of 51 | $104,260 48th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $65.58 4th of 51 | $50.13 48th of 51 |
| Regular Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.18 48th of 51 | $3.69 4th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $144,460 3rd of 51 | $106,200 46th of 51 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 144.8 51st of 51 | 93.1 8th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $69.45 3rd of 51 | $51.06 46th of 51 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | -3.0 C 50th of 50 | 16.9 C 8th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 26.6 °F 50th of 50 | 62.4 °F 8th of 50 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 7th 7th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $145 49th of 50 | $35.00 tied 6th of 50 |
| Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $1,500 51st of 51 | $700 tied 5th of 51 |
| 3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC)Recidivism Rates by State | 54.3% 33rd of 34 | 20.7% 5th of 34 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alaska or South Carolina?
- Alaska comes out ahead of South Carolina on 426 of 767 statistics where one end is better, to 330 with 11 ties. Alaska leads on Education, Sports and Economics and 5 more categories. South Carolina leads on Travel, Agriculture and Facts & Trivia and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alaska or South Carolina?
- Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Alaska and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.
- How do Alaska and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. South Carolina ranks better.
- Where does Alaska beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Alaska ranks far ahead on Annual Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $180,470 vs $101,480; Hourly Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $86.77 vs $48.79; Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 10.3 mph vs 5.94 mph.
- Where does South Carolina beat Alaska most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate - Asian (Most Obese States): 7.7% vs 21.8%; Avg Cost per Mbps (Internet Costs by State): $0.67 vs $2.92; Golf Ranking (Best State for Golf): 4th vs 50th.
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