Colorado vs South Carolina
Colorado comes out ahead of South Carolina on 480 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 309 with 10 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Education and Health and 13 more categories.
799 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
- 480
- Avg. percentile
- 55
- Categories led
- 16
- Wins
- 309
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 0
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,036,620 20th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,470 10th of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.44% 4th of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.1 39th of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,223 8th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,190 9th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,761 47th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 421.7 43rd of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,053 39th of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureColorado · 17 statistics
- EducationColorado · 50 statistics
- HealthColorado · 188 statistics
- GeographyColorado · 25 statistics
- CultureColorado · 71 statistics
- Facts & TriviaColorado · 18 statistics
- EconomicsColorado · 294 statistics
- PopulationColorado · 124 statistics
- LawColorado · 68 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentColorado · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentColorado · 39 statistics
- Crime & SafetyColorado · 76 statistics
- Tech & BusinessColorado · 47 statistics
- TravelColorado · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyColorado · 36 statistics
- SportsColorado · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 92 2nd of 50 | 2 tied last of 50 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 9 2nd of 50 | 1.9 tied 46th of 50 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 5th 5th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| AccessibilityBest States for Hiking | 8 tied 2nd of 50 | 3 tied 47th of 50 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $7,846 6th of 51 | $3,234 50th of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 9.12 mph 6th of 51 | 5.94 mph tied 49th of 51 |
| Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 1,241.49 46th of 51 | 621.16 3rd of 51 |
| Income ScoreSingle Mom Friendly States | 82.9 4th of 51 | 35.4 46th of 51 |
| % of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1.5% tied 3rd of 50 | 13.5% 45th of 50 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $35.17 44th of 50 | $10.00 3rd of 50 |
| Homes with Broadband Internet (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 93.5% 2nd of 51 | 88.8% 43rd of 51 |
| Best Education Rank (USNews)Best States for Education | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Education RankWorst States to Live in | 48th 3rd best of 50 | 8th 8th worst of 50 |
| Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 5.66 3rd of 49 | 73.05 42nd of 49 |
| Mean Annual Snowfall 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 67.3 in 4th of 49 | 1.5 in 43rd of 49 |
| % of Students Below Basic Reading LevelU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 35.0% tied 4th of 51 | 47.0% tied 45th of 51 |
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | 13.0% 10th of 48 | -7.42% 48th of 48 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 9 tied 1st of 50 | 4 tied 40th of 50 |
| Median Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,800 5th of 51 | $46,490 45th of 51 |
| Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States | 83.35 5th of 50 | 11.98 44th of 50 |
| Education and Health RankQuality of Life by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| Scenic BeautyBest States for Hiking | 9 tied 1st of 50 | 4 tied 40th of 50 |
| % of Prisoners in Private PrisonPrivate Prisons by State | 18.9% 22nd of 27 | 0.1% tied 1st of 27 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $595 48th of 50 | $40.00 tied 9th of 50 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 6.54 mph 7th of 51 | 3.06 mph 46th of 51 |
| Median Income - Six Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $145,033 4th of 51 | $95,418 43rd of 51 |
| Obesity Rate - BlackMost Obese States | 28.4% 4th of 48 | 45.2% 40th of 48 |
| SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 75.8 3rd of 50 | 56.8 tied 40th of 50 |
| Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $46,003 10th of 51 | $26,861 48th of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $59,365 6th of 51 | $38,110 44th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Colorado or South Carolina?
- Colorado comes out ahead of South Carolina on 480 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 309 with 10 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Education and Health and 13 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Colorado or South Carolina?
- Colorado has a population of 6,036,620 (20th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Colorado and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Colorado $95,470 (10th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. Colorado ranks better.
- How do Colorado and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Colorado 4% (tied 25th of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Colorado ranks better.
- Where does Colorado beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Colorado ranks far ahead on Total Score (Best States for Hiking): 92 vs 2; Experience Rating (Best States for Hiking): 9 vs 1.9; Food and Health Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 5th vs 49th.
- Where does South Carolina beat Colorado most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 621.16 vs 1,241.49; License Cost Residents (Fly Fishing by State): $10.00 vs $35.17; % of Prisoners in Private Prison (Private Prisons by State): 0.1% vs 18.9%.
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