Florida vs North Carolina
North Carolina comes out ahead of Florida on 406 of 814 statistics where one end is better, to 384 with 24 ties. Florida leads on Culture, Education and Geography and 2 more categories. North Carolina leads on Tech & Business, Law and Sports and 5 more categories.
814 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 24 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 384
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 406
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 8
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Florida | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,659,198 3rd of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,568 34th of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.9% tied 23rd of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.6% 33rd of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.4 41st of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,131 30th of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,670 27th of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,669 43rd of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 260.9 23rd of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 645 1st of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessNorth Carolina · 48 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 70 statistics
- CultureFlorida · 78 statistics
- EducationFlorida · 50 statistics
- SportsNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- AgricultureNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Carolina · 75 statistics
- GeographyFlorida · 25 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Carolina · 296 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Carolina · 123 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyFlorida · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaFlorida · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentEven · 40 statistics
- HealthEven · 189 statistics
- PopulationEven · 126 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Florida | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Prison PopulationPrivate Prisons by State | 11,728 26th of 26 | 29 1st of 26 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 4th 3rd of 49 | 46th 45th of 49 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $108,820 42nd of 47 | $156,110 2nd of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $52.32 42nd of 47 | $75.05 2nd of 47 |
| Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 43rd tied 43rd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Cancer CasesHealthiest States | 10.5 48th of 50 | 7.5 tied 6th of 50 |
| Estimated Civil War DeathsCivil War Casualties by State | 1,000 tied 3rd of 33 | 31,000 tied 29th of 33 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 11.9 per 1k drivers 3rd of 51 | 22.1 per 1k drivers 44th of 51 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 10 45th of 49 | 90 6th of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 10 45th of 49 | 90 6th of 49 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 45th 45th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 45th 45th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 23.1 per 1k drivers 2nd of 51 | 39.9 per 1k drivers 41st of 51 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 10.5% 6th of 41 | 6.1% 37th of 41 |
| Taxes Paid To Other States Per CapitaTax Burden by State | $1,873 47th of 51 | $1,143 10th of 51 |
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 8.5% 34th of 45 | 3% 2nd of 45 |
| AccessibilityBest States for Hiking | 2 50th of 50 | 7 tied 8th of 50 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 1.7 50th of 50 | 7.1 15th of 50 |
| Total Weighted ScoreBest States to Own a Business | 21 tied 39th of 50 | 29 tied 5th of 50 |
| Weighted ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 21 tied 39th of 50 | 29 tied 5th of 50 |
| Annual Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $103,910 41st of 47 | $135,250 tied 8th of 47 |
| Hourly Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $49.96 41st of 47 | $65.03 tied 8th of 47 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 79.6 45th of 50 | 92.6 tied 10th of 50 |
| Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 %Private Prisons by State | 205.0% 26th of 30 | -91.0% 6th of 30 |
| Bad Driving IndexWorst Drivers by State | 86.96 46th of 49 | 46.38 13th of 49 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 3.76 43rd of 49 | 8.23 10th of 49 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 2 tied last of 50 | 66 15th of 50 |
| Tipped WagesMinimum Wage by State | $11.98 9th of 49 | $2.13 tied last of 49 |
| Obesity Rate 40-59Most Obese States | 34.0% 6th of 50 | 43.2% 37th of 50 |
| Adults Diagnosed With DepressionDepression Rates by State | 16.3% 3rd of 48 | 23.1% tied 31st of 48 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Florida or North Carolina?
- North Carolina comes out ahead of Florida on 406 of 814 statistics where one end is better, to 384 with 24 ties. Florida leads on Culture, Education and Geography and 2 more categories. North Carolina leads on Tech & Business, Law and Sports and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Florida or North Carolina?
- Florida has a population of 23,659,198 (3rd of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Florida and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Florida $74,568 (34th of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. Florida ranks better.
- How do Florida and North Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Florida 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. North Carolina ranks better.
- Where does Florida beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Florida ranks far ahead on State Rank State Govt (Public Land by State): 4th vs 46th; Estimated Civil War Deaths (Civil War Casualties by State): 1,000 vs 31,000; Accident Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 11.9 per 1k drivers vs 22.1 per 1k drivers.
- Where does North Carolina beat Florida most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Prison Population (Private Prisons by State): 29 vs 11,728; Annual Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $156,110 vs $108,820; Hourly Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $75.05 vs $52.32.
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