Indiana vs North Carolina
North Carolina comes out ahead of Indiana on 404 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 388 with 18 ties. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Education and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. North Carolina leads on Sports, Geography and Population and 7 more categories.
810 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 388
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 404
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,011,912 17th of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $71,957 39th of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.3% 30th of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.3 18th of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,562 36th of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,840 39th of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,062 14th of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 254.4 22nd of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,627 26th of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndiana · 48 statistics
- EducationIndiana · 51 statistics
- PopulationNorth Carolina · 126 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 70 statistics
- AgricultureNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 36 statistics
- EconomicsIndiana · 296 statistics
- HealthNorth Carolina · 188 statistics
- CultureNorth Carolina · 79 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Carolina · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIndiana · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentNorth Carolina · 40 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIndiana · 74 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 83 tied 1st of 50 | 28 tied 47th of 50 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 88.9% 51st of 51 | 95.6% 5th of 51 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 56.45 5th of 51 | 42.21 49th of 51 |
| Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State | 7% tied 40th of 45 | 3% 3rd of 45 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 37.7 47th of 50 | 75.3 5th of 50 |
| Registration & Documentation FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $237 4th of 50 | $1,069 45th of 50 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.92 49th of 49 | 8.23 10th of 49 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 3rd of 49 | $238 43rd of 49 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 10.6% tied 4th of 41 | 6.1% 37th of 41 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $920 tied 10th of 50 | $662 50th of 50 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $47,864 11th of 50 | $34,464 50th of 50 |
| Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $199 tied 7th of 50 | $699 tied 46th of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $23.01 11th of 50 | $16.57 50th of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,988 11th of 50 | $2,872 50th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 55.64 6th of 50 | 35.06 45th of 50 |
| Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 %Private Prisons by State | 313.0% 29th of 30 | -91.0% 6th of 30 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $113,400 38th of 47 | $156,110 2nd of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $54.52 38th of 47 | $75.05 2nd of 47 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $365 7th of 51 | $403 46th of 51 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $199 tied 7th of 51 | $749 46th of 51 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 47th 47th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $38.00 7th of 50 | $370 44th of 50 |
| State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 7% tied 42nd of 46 | 4.75% 10th of 46 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $221 6th of 51 | $258 43rd of 51 |
| State Sales TaxCar Registration Fees by State | 7% tied 41st of 45 | 4.75% 10th of 45 |
| Sales TaxTaxes by State | 7% tied 42nd of 46 | 4.75% 11th of 46 |
| Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 56.4% 41st of 44 | 13.7% 10th of 44 |
| Prison PopulationPrivate Prisons by State | 3,906 19th of 26 | 29 1st of 26 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State | -198.0% 9th of 50 | 1,058.0% 44th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Indiana or North Carolina?
- North Carolina comes out ahead of Indiana on 404 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 388 with 18 ties. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Education and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. North Carolina leads on Sports, Geography and Population and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Indiana or North Carolina?
- Indiana has a population of 7,011,912 (17th of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Indiana and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. North Carolina ranks better.
- How do Indiana and North Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- Where does Indiana beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Indiana ranks far ahead on Total Score (Best States to Homeschool): 83 vs 28; Laws and Regulations Rank (Best States to Homeschool): 2nd vs 45th; Best States for Living with a Disability - Total Score (Disability Benefits by State): 56.45 vs 42.21.
- Where does North Carolina beat Indiana most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Polio 3 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 95.6% vs 88.9%; Car Sales Tax Rate (Car Sales Tax by State): 3% vs 7%; SSI Political Financing Score (Most Corrupt States): 75.3 vs 37.7.
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