Illinois vs Nebraska
Nebraska comes out ahead of Illinois on 399 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 383 with 16 ties. Illinois leads on Sports, Travel and Tech & Business and 1 more category. Nebraska leads on Agriculture, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 8 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 2,030,421 38th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $76,475 29th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 3% 6th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.8% 26th of 51 | 10.6% 18th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 90.1 11th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $65,297 6th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $62,400 32nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,072 17th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 218.4 12th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 6,281 34th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsIllinois · 17 statistics
- AgricultureNebraska · 15 statistics
- EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
- TravelIllinois · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
- GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIllinois · 48 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNebraska · 73 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNebraska · 129 statistics
- EconomicsNebraska · 295 statistics
- PopulationNebraska · 125 statistics
- LawIllinois · 67 statistics
- CultureNebraska · 79 statistics
- EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
- HealthEven · 186 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Richest Person AgeRichest Person by State | 37 47th of 47 | 93 2nd of 47 |
| SSI State Budget Process ScoreMost Corrupt States | 57.8 47th of 50 | 96.9 1st of 50 |
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 1st worst of 50 | 45th 5th best of 50 |
| Employment RateEmployment Rate by State | 95.6% tied 45th of 51 | 97.9% tied 2nd of 51 |
| Fiscal StabilityBest States to Live In | 50th 49th of 49 | 8th 7th of 49 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 488 45th of 51 | 630 3rd of 51 |
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 473 44th of 51 | 619 2nd of 51 |
| Average Total SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 961 44th of 51 | 1,249 2nd of 51 |
| Difference from National Average SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | -68 44th of 51 | 220 2nd of 51 |
| Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States | 3.36 49th of 50 | 77.18 9th of 50 |
| Community & Environment RankHappiest States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 4th 3rd of 50 |
| FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States | 2nd 2nd worst of 49 | 40th 9th best of 49 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $872 tied 44th of 50 | $1,122 5th of 50 |
| Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 6th 6th of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
| Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States | 29 tied 44th of 51 | 19 tied 4th of 51 |
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $45,366 44th of 50 | $58,369 5th of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $21.81 44th of 50 | $28.06 5th of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $3,780 44th of 50 | $4,864 5th of 50 |
| SocioeconomicsBest States to Raise a Family | 45th 45th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State | 5.95 40th of 50 | 1.91 1st of 50 |
| Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State | 29 45th of 51 | 18.9 tied 5th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $125,270 10th of 47 | $87,440 46th of 47 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $205,700 9th of 50 | $105,000 47th of 50 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.99 per gallon tied 43rd of 51 | $5.18 per gallon 6th of 51 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $15.00 tied 8th of 50 | $38.00 46th of 50 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 41st 41st of 51 |
| Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 27.8 43rd of 51 | 19.2 5th of 51 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State | 45.2% 41st of 51 | 29.8% 3rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State | 4.9 tied 43rd of 51 | 2.9 6th of 51 |
| FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 43rd 8th best of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or Nebraska?
- Nebraska comes out ahead of Illinois on 399 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 383 with 16 ties. Illinois leads on Sports, Travel and Tech & Business and 1 more category. Nebraska leads on Agriculture, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Illinois or Nebraska?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).
- How do Illinois and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Illinois ranks better.
- How do Illinois and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat Nebraska most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on Training Requirements Rank (Best State To Be a Police Officer): 6th vs 46th; Annual Mean Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $125,270 vs $87,440; Governor's Salary (Governor Salary by State): $205,700 vs $105,000.
- Where does Nebraska beat Illinois most clearly?
- Nebraska ranks far ahead on Richest Person Age (Richest Person by State): 93 vs 37; SSI State Budget Process Score (Most Corrupt States): 96.9 vs 57.8; Fiscal Stability Rank (Worst States to Live in): 45th vs 1st.
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