Illinois vs Rhode Island
Rhode Island comes out ahead of Illinois on 424 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 348 with 13 ties. Illinois leads on Agriculture, Travel and Facts & Trivia and 4 more categories. Rhode Island leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Health and 6 more categories.
785 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 348
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 7
- Wins
- 424
- Avg. percentile
- 53
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 1,118,627 44th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $87,796 15th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.8% 26th of 51 | 11.2% 22nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 102.3 37th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $55,878 35th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $71,900 13th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,342 30th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 144.1 4th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 5,761 29th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureIllinois · 15 statistics
- TravelIllinois · 29 statistics
- Crime & SafetyRhode Island · 70 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIllinois · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentRhode Island · 37 statistics
- SportsIllinois · 17 statistics
- HealthRhode Island · 180 statistics
- LawIllinois · 66 statistics
- GeographyRhode Island · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIllinois · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentRhode Island · 125 statistics
- EconomicsRhode Island · 287 statistics
- PopulationRhode Island · 123 statistics
- Tech & BusinessRhode Island · 48 statistics
- CultureRhode Island · 79 statistics
- EducationIllinois · 51 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 24.9 per 1k drivers 5th of 51 | 52.2 per 1k drivers 48th of 51 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 30 4th of 49 | 5 tied 44th of 49 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 13.9 per 1k drivers 8th of 51 | 29.0 per 1k drivers 50th of 51 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 45th 45th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Entertainment Rank (WH)Most Boring States | 7th 7th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 27.92 7th of 49 | 89.86 47th of 49 |
| Estimated Civil War DeathsCivil War Casualties by State | 31,000 tied 29th of 33 | 1,000 tied 3rd of 33 |
| Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers | 6th 6th of 51 | 47th 47th of 51 |
| Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State | 7th 7th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Avg. Annual Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State | $31,977 11th of 51 | $17,583 51st of 51 |
| Avg. Monthly Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State | $2,665 11th of 51 | $1,465 51st of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 762 1st of 51 | 2,765 41st of 51 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 41st 41st of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| DUI RateWorst Drivers by State | 0.6 per 1k drivers tied 2nd of 51 | 2.2 per 1k drivers 42nd of 51 |
| Air Quality IndexAir Quality by State | 50.4 48th of 51 | 40.1 10th of 51 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 43rd 8th best of 50 |
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 7th tied 7th of 50 | 44th tied 44th of 50 |
| Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 273.68 9th of 51 | 455.05 46th of 51 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $9,197 49th of 51 | $5,185 12th of 51 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 55.25 5th of 51 | 40.76 42nd of 51 |
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 40.99 42nd of 50 | 80.92 6th of 50 |
| SSI Judicial AccountabilityMost Corrupt States | 48.7 tied 43rd of 50 | 63.7 tied 7th of 50 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 3.08 44th of 49 | 8.24 9th of 49 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $37,757 45th of 51 | $32,056 9th of 51 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $75,815 46th of 50 | $102,620 11th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $36.45 46th of 50 | $49.34 11th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $6,317 46th of 50 | $8,551 11th of 50 |
| Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State | 5.95 40th of 50 | 3.22 5th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,457 46th of 50 | $1,973 11th of 50 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 14th 14th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island comes out ahead of Illinois on 424 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 348 with 13 ties. Illinois leads on Agriculture, Travel and Facts & Trivia and 4 more categories. Rhode Island leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Health and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Illinois or Rhode Island?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and Rhode Island has 1,118,627 (44th of 51).
- How do Illinois and Rhode Island compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), Rhode Island $87,796 (15th of 51) among US states. Rhode Island ranks better.
- How do Illinois and Rhode Island compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Rhode Island 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Rhode Island ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat Rhode Island most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on Driving Incidents (Worst Drivers by State): 24.9 per 1k drivers vs 52.2 per 1k drivers; Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016 (Best Weather by State): 30 vs 5; Accident Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 13.9 per 1k drivers vs 29.0 per 1k drivers.
- Where does Rhode Island beat Illinois most clearly?
- Rhode Island ranks far ahead on MPH Overall Rank (Greenest States): 4th vs 45th; Estimated Civil War Deaths (Civil War Casualties by State): 1,000 vs 31,000; Health Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 2nd vs 41st.
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