Illinois vs Missouri
Illinois comes out ahead of Missouri on 460 of 806 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 15 ties. Illinois leads on Health, Population and Education and 5 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 3 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 6,297,538 18th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $70,702 41st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 4% tied 25th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.8% 26th of 51 | 12.6% 34th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 90.8 13th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $57,850 28th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $62,160 34th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,033 11th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 417.8 41st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 4,980 21st of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMissouri · 15 statistics
- HealthIllinois · 188 statistics
- PopulationIllinois · 124 statistics
- EducationIllinois · 51 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMissouri · 36 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIllinois · 76 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIllinois · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMissouri · 129 statistics
- CultureIllinois · 79 statistics
- SportsIllinois · 17 statistics
- TravelMissouri · 29 statistics
- GeographyMissouri · 25 statistics
- EnvironmentMissouri · 40 statistics
- LawIllinois · 68 statistics
- Tech & BusinessEven · 48 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 295 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing FeeLLC Cost by State | $500 50th of 51 | $50 tied 1st of 51 |
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | 22.7% 3rd of 48 | -6.35% 45th of 48 |
| MinimumCorporate Tax Rates by State | 9.5% 43rd of 44 | 4% tied 6th of 44 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 6.28 9th of 49 | 10 49th of 49 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $66,430 8th of 49 | $40,750 48th of 49 |
| Gun Law Rank (Giffords)Gun Laws by State | 6th 6th of 50 | 46th tied 46th of 50 |
| Gun Laws Strength RankStrictest Gun Laws by State | 6th 6th of 50 | 46th tied 46th of 50 |
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 1st worst of 50 | 40th 10th best of 50 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 86.3 1st of 50 | 63.3 41st of 50 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $62.84 9th of 49 | $34.55 48th of 49 |
| Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State | $12.37 per pack 41st of 51 | $8.01 per pack 1st of 51 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $65,190 8th of 51 | $35,980 48th of 51 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 43rd 44th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Favorable Gun Laws RankBest States for Gun Owners | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 4th tied 4th of 50 |
| SSI Judicial AccountabilityMost Corrupt States | 48.7 tied 43rd of 50 | 67.2 5th of 50 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 55.25 5th of 51 | 40.44 44th of 51 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 10 per 100k tied 6th of 49 | 73 per 100k 44th of 49 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 6% tied 39th of 50 | 1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Employment RateEmployment Rate by State | 95.6% tied 45th of 51 | 97.5% tied 8th of 51 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.58 45th of 51 | $4.56 7th of 51 |
| Emotional Physical Well Being RankSaddest States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 40th 40th of 50 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 74.1 7th of 50 | 40.6 44th of 50 |
| Entry Level SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $50,530 7th of 51 | $30,080 44th of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 762 1st of 51 | 2,617 38th of 51 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 44th 44th of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 103.5 tied 37th of 51 | 88.4 1st of 51 |
| Average Teacher SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $75,978 13th of 51 | $55,132 49th of 51 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 38th 39th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| Annual Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $125,270 10th of 47 | $95,690 43rd of 47 |
| Average Teacher SalaryBest States for Teachers | $78,495 13th of 51 | $57,366 48th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or Missouri?
- Illinois comes out ahead of Missouri on 460 of 806 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 15 ties. Illinois leads on Health, Population and Education and 5 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Illinois or Missouri?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and Missouri has 6,297,538 (18th of 51).
- How do Illinois and Missouri compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51) among US states. Illinois ranks better.
- How do Illinois and Missouri compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat Missouri most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on 5 Year Income % Change (Lawyer-Friendly States): 22.7% vs -6.35%; Fuel Prices (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 6.28 vs 10; Mean Salary (Correctional Officer Salary by State): $66,430 vs $40,750.
- Where does Missouri beat Illinois most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on LLC Filing Fee (LLC Cost by State): $50 vs $500; Minimum (Corporate Tax Rates by State): 4% vs 9.5%; Fiscal Stability Rank (Worst States to Live in): 40th vs 1st.
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