Illinois vs South Carolina
Illinois comes out ahead of South Carolina on 477 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 11 ties. Illinois leads on Education, Health and Tech & Business and 10 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports, Geography and Agriculture.
798 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 477
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 310
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $69,324 43rd 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 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationIllinois · 51 statistics
- HealthIllinois · 185 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIllinois · 47 statistics
- LawIllinois · 68 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIllinois · 18 statistics
- PopulationIllinois · 124 statistics
- CultureIllinois · 79 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIllinois · 75 statistics
- EconomicsIllinois · 288 statistics
- EnvironmentIllinois · 40 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIllinois · 36 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- GeographySouth Carolina · 25 statistics
- AgricultureSouth Carolina · 15 statistics
- TravelIllinois · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIllinois · 126 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | 22.7% 3rd of 48 | -7.42% 48th of 48 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 63.15 2nd of 50 | 30.95 48th of 50 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $45.72 1st of 51 | $24.98 46th of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $95,090 1st of 51 | $51,950 46th of 51 |
| Tax RateStates with No Property Tax | 2.07% 50th of 51 | 0.51% 5th of 51 |
| Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State | 2.01% 49th of 50 | 0.48% tied 4th of 50 |
| Final ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 92 5th of 51 | 38 tied 49th of 51 |
| Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State | $4,942 50th of 51 | $1,238 6th of 51 |
| Costs RankFarming-Friendly States | 48th 48th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 1.97% 50th of 51 | 0.53% tied 6th of 51 |
| Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State | 2.27% 50th of 51 | 0.57% tied 6th of 51 |
| Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 35 6th of 51 | 8 49th of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $42.33 4th of 51 | $26.61 46th of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $88,040 4th of 51 | $55,360 46th of 51 |
| Livability RankDisability Benefits by State | 8th 8th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions | 8th 8th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $5,298 46th of 50 | $1,251 6th of 50 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 1.36 45th of 49 | 7.58 6th of 49 |
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $5,189 46th of 51 | $1,199 6th of 51 |
| Regular Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.52 44th of 51 | $3.69 4th of 51 |
| Taxes Paid To Own State Per CapitaTax Burden by State | $6,866 44th of 51 | $3,365 4th of 51 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 13.6% 45th of 50 | 68.2% 6th of 50 |
| Police Officer Avg Annual SalaryPolice Officer Salary by State | $101,530 3rd of 50 | $58,020 42nd of 50 |
| School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State | 10th 10th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Average EarningsLawyer-Friendly States | $152,980 5th of 48 | $105,320 42nd of 48 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.09 45th of 51 | $4.14 6th of 51 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.58 45th of 51 | $4.55 6th of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio HighDebt by State | 1.11% tied 1st of 51 | 1.72% tied 42nd of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio LowDebt by State | 0.4% tied 1st of 51 | 1.6% tied 42nd of 51 |
| AffordabilityWorst States to Retire | 9th 9th worst of 50 | 47th 4th best of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or South Carolina?
- Illinois comes out ahead of South Carolina on 477 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 11 ties. Illinois leads on Education, Health and Tech & Business and 10 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports, Geography and Agriculture. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Illinois or South Carolina?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Illinois and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. Illinois ranks better.
- How do Illinois and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. South Carolina ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on 5 Year Income % Change (Lawyer-Friendly States): 22.7% vs -7.42%; Overall Homelessness Help Score (Best States to Be Homeless): 63.15 vs 30.95; Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023 (Electrician Salary by State): $45.72 vs $24.98.
- Where does South Carolina beat Illinois most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Tax Rate (States with No Property Tax): 0.51% vs 2.07%; Real Estate Property Tax Rate (Property Taxes by State): 0.48% vs 2.01%; Average Annual Property Tax (Taxes by State): $1,238 vs $4,942.
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