Illinois vs Minnesota
Minnesota comes out ahead of Illinois on 477 of 807 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 20 ties. Illinois leads on Law and Tech & Business. Minnesota leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Geography and Sports and 11 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 5,863,405 22nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $89,062 14th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 3.9% tied 23rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.8% 26th of 51 | 9.3% 3rd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 98.6 30th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $62,039 14th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $71,160 15th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,280 29th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 223.5 13th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 8,534 46th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
- GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
- SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMinnesota · 39 statistics
- AgricultureMinnesota · 15 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 76 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
- CultureMinnesota · 79 statistics
- HealthMinnesota · 189 statistics
- EconomicsMinnesota · 296 statistics
- PopulationMinnesota · 125 statistics
- EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 129 statistics
- TravelMinnesota · 29 statistics
- LawIllinois · 69 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIllinois · 48 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| DUI RateWorst Drivers by State | 0.6 per 1k drivers tied 2nd of 51 | 2.8 per 1k drivers 49th of 51 |
| Most Hated RankMost Hated States in the US | 1st worst of 50 | 46th 5th best of 50 |
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | 22.7% 3rd of 48 | -6.98% 46th of 48 |
| SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 89.2 4th of 50 | 43.3 47th of 50 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 3rd of 51 | $385 47th of 51 |
| Attractive People RankMost Attractive States | 1st 1st of 49 | 43rd 42nd of 49 |
| Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States | 3.36 49th of 50 | 78.42 8th of 50 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $75,815 46th of 50 | $108,362 6th of 50 |
| FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 46th 5th best of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $36.45 46th of 50 | $52.10 6th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $6,317 46th of 50 | $9,030 6th of 50 |
| SocioeconomicsBest States to Raise a Family | 45th 45th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,457 46th of 50 | $2,083 6th of 50 |
| Fiscal StabilityBest States to Live In | 50th 49th of 49 | 11th 10th of 49 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 3.08 44th of 49 | 8.75 6th of 49 |
| LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State | $60.00 7th of 46 | $250 tied 41st of 46 |
| Speeding IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 1.4 per 1k drivers 8th of 51 | 5.4 per 1k drivers 47th of 51 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 51.6% 42nd of 51 | 97.5% 3rd of 51 |
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 1st worst of 50 | 38th 12th best of 50 |
| 3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC)Recidivism Rates by State | 36.7% 27th of 34 | 19.0% 2nd of 34 |
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 473 44th of 51 | 598 tied 6th of 51 |
| AnnualBCBA Salary by State | $62,257 41st of 49 | $77,480 5th of 49 |
| FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States | 2nd 2nd worst of 49 | 37th 12th best of 49 |
| HourlyBCBA Salary by State | $29.93 41st of 49 | $37.25 5th of 49 |
| MonthlyBCBA Salary by State | $5,188 41st of 49 | $6,456 5th of 49 |
| WeeklyBCBA Salary by State | $1,197 41st of 49 | $1,490 5th of 49 |
| Overall RankWorst States to Retire | 7th 7th worst of 50 | 43rd 8th best of 50 |
| Road QualityRoad Quality by State | 38th 38th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| County Road Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 0.7% 3rd of 27 | 18.8% 22nd of 27 |
| Supplies RankBest States for Fishing | 41st 41st of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or Minnesota?
- Minnesota comes out ahead of Illinois on 477 of 807 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 20 ties. Illinois leads on Law and Tech & Business. Minnesota leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Geography and Sports and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Illinois or Minnesota?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and Minnesota has 5,863,405 (22nd of 51).
- How do Illinois and Minnesota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
- How do Illinois and Minnesota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat Minnesota most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on DUI Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 0.6 per 1k drivers vs 2.8 per 1k drivers; 5 Year Income % Change (Lawyer-Friendly States): 22.7% vs -6.98%; SSI Pension Fund Management Score (Most Corrupt States): 89.2 vs 43.3.
- Where does Minnesota beat Illinois most clearly?
- Minnesota ranks far ahead on Most Hated Rank (Most Hated States in the US): 46th vs 1st; Corruption Score (BestLife) (Most Corrupt States): 78.42 vs 3.36; Annual (Radiation Therapist Salary by State): $108,362 vs $75,815.
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