Which has more people, Hawaii or Michigan?

Hawaii has a population of 1,430,688 (40th of 51 US states) and Michigan has 10,155,806 (10th of 51).

How do Hawaii and Michigan compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51), Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.

How do Hawaii and Michigan compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51), Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.

Where does Hawaii beat Michigan most clearly?

Hawaii ranks far ahead on Homeless Youth Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 4th vs 50th; State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total Score (Most Corrupt States): 69 vs 51; Economic Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 4th vs 50th.

Where does Michigan beat Hawaii most clearly?

Michigan ranks far ahead on Required License Fee (LCSW Requirements by State): $42.40 vs $478; Crematory Fee (Average Funeral Cost by State): $315 vs $846; Weekly Grocery Cost (Grocery Prices by State): $236.38 vs $333.88.

Hawaii vs Michigan

Hawaii comes out ahead of Michigan on 462 of 776 statistics where one end is better, to 303 with 11 ties. Hawaii leads on Geography, Health and Crime & Safety and 10 more categories. Michigan leads on Sports, Environment and Agriculture.

776 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.

Hawaii

Wins: 462
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 13

Michigan

Wins: 303
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Hawaii	Michigan
Population	1,430,688 40th of 51	10,155,806 10th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$100,389 5th of 51	$72,875 36th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.4% 2nd of 51	5.2% tied 46th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.0% 11th of 51	13.2% 36th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	110.0 50th of 51	96.2 24th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,272 47th of 51	$53,569 41st of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$70,270 17th of 51	$64,920 26th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,971 50th of 51	$1,129 20th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	205.1 7th of 51	416.2 40th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

GeographyHawaii · 22 statistics
HealthHawaii · 179 statistics
Crime & SafetyHawaii · 73 statistics
Facts & TriviaHawaii · 18 statistics
SportsMichigan · 17 statistics
CultureHawaii · 77 statistics
EducationHawaii · 51 statistics
PopulationHawaii · 125 statistics
Tech & BusinessHawaii · 48 statistics
EnvironmentMichigan · 32 statistics
EconomicsHawaii · 290 statistics
TravelHawaii · 24 statistics
Politics & GovernmentHawaii · 124 statistics
AgricultureMichigan · 16 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyHawaii · 35 statistics
LawHawaii · 68 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Hawaii	Michigan
Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State	$478 51st of 51	$42.40 1st of 51
Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State	$846 50th of 51	$315 1st of 51
Weekly Grocery CostGrocery Prices by State	$333.88 51st of 51	$236.38 4th of 51
% of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	28.6% 50th of 50	1.5% tied 3rd of 50
Homeless Youth Support RankBest States to Be Homeless	4th 4th of 50	50th 50th of 50
State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total ScoreMost Corrupt States	69 4th of 50	51 tied last of 50
% of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	42.6% 51st of 51	1% 5th of 51
COLI Housing Costs IndexLeast Expensive States	310.0 51st of 51	73.7 5th of 51
Cost of Living Index (Housing)Average Rent by State	310.0 51st of 51	73.7 5th of 51
Housing Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	304.2 51st of 51	74.0 5th of 51
Economic RankDisability Benefits by State	4th 4th of 51	50th 50th of 51
SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States	78.1 2nd of 50	38.9 47th of 50
Depression RatesHealthiest States	14.4 2nd of 50	26.7 tied 46th of 50
Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	123.4 50th of 51	89.5 5th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.4% 2nd of 51	5.2% tied 46th of 51
AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$115,204 3rd of 50	$75,727 47th of 50
Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State	1st 1st of 50	45th 45th of 50
HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$55.39 3rd of 50	$36.41 47th of 50
MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$9,600 3rd of 50	$6,310 47th of 50
Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State	2.41 2nd of 50	6.67 46th of 50
WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$2,215 3rd of 50	$1,456 47th of 50
Annual Median WageSonographer Salary by State	$108,630 1st of 51	$67,900 45th of 51
Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	18.5 ￠/gallon 2nd of 51	53.4 ￠/gallon 46th of 51
Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	$0.185/gallon 2nd of 51	$0.534/gallon 46th of 51
Hourly Median WageSonographer Salary by State	$52.22 1st of 51	$32.64 45th of 51
Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State	$950 tied 49th of 51	$650 tied 1st of 51
COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States	121.1 49th of 51	89.3 6th of 51
Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	18.5 ￠/gallon 2nd of 51	53.4 ￠/gallon 45th of 51
Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	$0.185/gallon 2nd of 51	$0.534/gallon 45th of 51
Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State	$773,400 50th of 51	$269,700 7th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Hawaii or Michigan?: Hawaii comes out ahead of Michigan on 462 of 776 statistics where one end is better, to 303 with 11 ties. Hawaii leads on Geography, Health and Crime & Safety and 10 more categories. Michigan leads on Sports, Environment and Agriculture. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Hawaii or Michigan?: Hawaii has a population of 1,430,688 (40th of 51 US states) and Michigan has 10,155,806 (10th of 51).
How do Hawaii and Michigan compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51), Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
How do Hawaii and Michigan compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51), Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
Where does Hawaii beat Michigan most clearly?: Hawaii ranks far ahead on Homeless Youth Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 4th vs 50th; State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total Score (Most Corrupt States): 69 vs 51; Economic Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 4th vs 50th.
Where does Michigan beat Hawaii most clearly?: Michigan ranks far ahead on Required License Fee (LCSW Requirements by State): $42.40 vs $478; Crematory Fee (Average Funeral Cost by State): $315 vs $846; Weekly Grocery Cost (Grocery Prices by State): $236.38 vs $333.88.

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