Indiana vs Montana
Indiana comes out ahead of Montana on 397 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 371 with 13 ties. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories. Montana leads on Agriculture, Sports and Facts & Trivia and 6 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,011,912 17th of 51 | 1,151,831 43rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $71,957 39th of 51 | $72,509 37th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 | 3.3% 9th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.3% 30th of 51 | 11.5% 24th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.3 18th of 51 | 94.6 22nd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,562 36th of 51 | $59,203 20th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,840 39th of 51 | $60,880 38th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,062 14th of 51 | $1,081 18th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 254.4 22nd of 51 | 419.1 42nd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,627 26th of 48 | 8,549 47th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMontana · 17 statistics
- SportsMontana · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndiana · 47 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMontana · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentMontana · 39 statistics
- GeographyMontana · 25 statistics
- LawIndiana · 64 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 33 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIndiana · 72 statistics
- TravelIndiana · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIndiana · 121 statistics
- HealthMontana · 175 statistics
- CultureMontana · 78 statistics
- EducationMontana · 51 statistics
- EconomicsIndiana · 286 statistics
- PopulationMontana · 120 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car | $21,961 1st of 50 | $27,303 48th of 50 |
| Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car | -11.1% 1st of 50 | 10.5% 48th of 50 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 206.4 6th of 50 | 74.7 50th of 50 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 23.6% 5th of 50 | 46.3% 49th of 50 |
| Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 609 2nd of 45 | 3,599 41st of 45 |
| Violent Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 99 4th of 45 | 888 42nd of 45 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 60 mph tied 44th of 50 | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $337 4th of 45 | $2,571 41st of 45 |
| Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State | $32,936 7th of 50 | $38,943 48th of 50 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $35.00 tied 6th of 50 | $111 48th of 50 |
| Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State | 608.0% 41st of 43 | 76.0% 6th of 43 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 987 7th of 51 | 5,284 48th of 51 |
| Economic Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 44th 44th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Economic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 4 tied 40th of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
| Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly States | 45th 45th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 48th 47th of 49 | 9th 9th of 49 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 485 47th of 51 | 622 tied 7th of 51 |
| Average New Car Price With Tax And FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $53,440 40th of 50 | $50,276 2nd of 50 |
| Total Crime CostMost Dangerous Cities by State | $34.75B 2nd of 45 | $312.04B 36th of 45 |
| Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State | $364 10th of 51 | $595 48th of 51 |
| Farmland Price Per AcreAcre Value by State | $8,260 38th of 46 | $1,180 4th of 46 |
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 45th 45th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 45.13 38th of 50 | 59.72 1st of 50 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 40th 40th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 44th 44th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 38th 38th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 45.13 38th of 50 | 59.72 1st of 50 |
| ScoreCattle Ranching by State | 45.13 38th of 50 | 59.72 1st of 50 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 51.13 13th of 51 | 34.27 50th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Indiana or Montana?
- Indiana comes out ahead of Montana on 397 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 371 with 13 ties. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories. Montana leads on Agriculture, Sports and Facts & Trivia and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Indiana or Montana?
- Indiana has a population of 7,011,912 (17th of 51 US states) and Montana has 1,151,831 (43rd of 51).
- How do Indiana and Montana compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51), Montana $72,509 (37th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
- How do Indiana and Montana compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), Montana 3.3% (9th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
- Where does Indiana beat Montana most clearly?
- Indiana ranks far ahead on Average Used Car Price (Best States to Buy a Car): $21,961 vs $27,303; Difference Over Average (Best States to Buy a Car): -11.1% vs 10.5%; 5G Max Download Speed (States that have Banned 5G): 206.4 vs 74.7.
- Where does Montana beat Indiana most clearly?
- Montana ranks far ahead on Limited Access Roads (Speed Limits by State): 75 mph vs 60 mph; Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019 (Meth Use by State): 76.0% vs 608.0%; Economic Diversity Rank (Most Diverse US States): 4th vs 44th.
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