Idaho vs North Dakota
North Dakota comes out ahead of Idaho on 429 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 343 with 16 ties. Idaho leads on Travel, Environment and Geography and 3 more categories. North Dakota leads on Tech & Business, Infrastructure & Energy and Population and 6 more categories.
788 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 343
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 429
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Idaho | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,058,594 37th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,800 25th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.6% 17th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 95.5 23rd of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,816 44th of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $61,170 37th of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,238 27th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 217.3 11th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,869 37th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelIdaho · 28 statistics
- EnvironmentIdaho · 38 statistics
- GeographyIdaho · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- PopulationNorth Dakota · 123 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 66 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Dakota · 299 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIdaho · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 120 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIdaho · 63 statistics
- AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- HealthNorth Dakota · 185 statistics
- EducationIdaho · 51 statistics
- SportsNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- CultureEven · 79 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Idaho | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 1st 1st of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 7.06 50th of 51 | 14.5 3rd of 51 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $320,740 49th of 50 | $373,230 3rd of 50 |
| Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 495 1st of 45 | 3,879 42nd of 45 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio HighDebt by State | 2.06% tied last of 51 | 1.11% tied 1st of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio LowDebt by State | 1.84% tied last of 51 | 0.4% tied 1st of 51 |
| Wasted Instead of ReusedFood Waste by State | 48th 3rd best of 50 | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 |
| YoY Median Price Growth: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | -1.7% 6th of 51 | 11.9% 51st of 51 |
| Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.89 1st of 49 | 9.9 44th of 49 |
| Min RateTax Rates by State | 5.8% tied last of 40 | 1.1% 5th of 40 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 43.72 45th of 51 | 61.84 1st of 51 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $274 7th of 50 | $384 50th of 50 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $1.27 tied 45th of 51 | $0.64 2nd of 51 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 83 tied 1st of 50 | 32 tied 43rd of 50 |
| Education and Child CareBest States to Raise a Family | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| State Tax RateMega Millions States | 7.4 32nd of 38 | 2.9 1st of 38 |
| GDP per CapitaGDP by State | $50,040 47th of 50 | $79,501 6th of 50 |
| Work-RelatedMost Stressed States | 47th 4th best of 50 | 6th 6th worst of 50 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $378 6th of 51 | $915 47th of 51 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 47th 48th of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $57,854 7th of 50 | $43,079 47th of 50 |
| Community & Environment RankHappiest States | 2nd 1st of 50 | 41st 41st of 50 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 15.4% 10th of 50 | 24.7% 50th of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $27.81 7th of 50 | $20.71 47th of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $4,821 7th of 50 | $3,589 47th of 50 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $1,112 7th of 50 | $828 47th of 50 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 36.0% 5th of 50 | 101.0% 44th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 38.08 42nd of 50 | 61.51 3rd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Idaho or North Dakota?
- North Dakota comes out ahead of Idaho on 429 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 343 with 16 ties. Idaho leads on Travel, Environment and Geography and 3 more categories. North Dakota leads on Tech & Business, Infrastructure & Energy and Population and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Idaho or North Dakota?
- Idaho has a population of 2,058,594 (37th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Idaho and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Idaho $77,800 (25th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. Idaho ranks better.
- How do Idaho and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Idaho 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Idaho beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Idaho ranks far ahead on Social and Civic Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 51st; Property Crime Rate per 100k (Most Dangerous Cities by State): 495 vs 3,879; Wasted Instead of Reused (Food Waste by State): 48th vs 3rd.
- Where does North Dakota beat Idaho most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on Nurses per 1k Population (Nurse-Patient Ratios by State): 14.5 vs 7.06; Average Salary (Highest Paying Jobs by State): $373,230 vs $320,740; Debt-To-Income Ratio High (Debt by State): 1.11% vs 2.06%.
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