Indiana vs South Carolina
Indiana comes out ahead of South Carolina on 468 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 313 with 19 ties. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Education and Infrastructure & Energy and 7 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports, Geography and Agriculture and 3 more categories.
800 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 19 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 468
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 10
- Wins
- 313
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 6
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,011,912 17th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $71,957 39th of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.3% 30th of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.3 18th of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,562 36th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,840 39th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,062 14th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 254.4 22nd of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,627 26th of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessIndiana · 47 statistics
- EducationIndiana · 51 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 36 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIndiana · 74 statistics
- LawIndiana · 66 statistics
- EconomicsIndiana · 289 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIndiana · 123 statistics
- GeographySouth Carolina · 25 statistics
- AgricultureSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- CultureIndiana · 79 statistics
- TravelIndiana · 29 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Carolina · 40 statistics
- HealthIndiana · 184 statistics
- PopulationSouth Carolina · 125 statistics
- Facts & TriviaSouth Carolina · 18 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 83 tied 1st of 50 | 31 46th of 50 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 47th 47th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 55.64 6th of 50 | 30.95 48th of 50 |
| Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles TraveledFatal Car Accidents by State | 1.0 tied 8th of 51 | 1.9 51st of 51 |
| Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $5,000 tied 33rd of 50 | $2,500 1st of 50 |
| % of Students Below Basic Reading LevelU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 35.0% tied 4th of 51 | 47.0% tied 45th of 51 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 23.6% 5th of 50 | 37.8% 44th of 50 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $220,418 7th of 50 | $106,078 46th of 50 |
| Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State | 56.45 5th of 51 | 44.15 44th of 51 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $4.33 per dozen 3rd of 50 | $5.76 per dozen 40th of 50 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.92 49th of 49 | 7.4 13th of 49 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 2.2 42nd of 49 | 7.58 6th of 49 |
| Taxes Charged on Lottery WinningsTaxes on Lottery Winnings by State | 3.23% 3rd of 37 | 7% 30th of 37 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 21.1% 42nd of 50 | 68.2% 6th of 50 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 1.6% 1st of 50 | 15.0% 37th of 50 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $337 4th of 45 | $1,562 36th of 45 |
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | 10.1% 14th of 48 | -7.42% 48th of 48 |
| % of Prisoners in Private PrisonPrivate Prisons by State | 15.6% 20th of 27 | 0.1% tied 1st of 27 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 8.01 9th of 49 | 9.82 43rd of 49 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 6.12 8th of 49 | 9.37 42nd of 49 |
| CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied 4th of 48 | 5 tied last of 48 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 47th 47th of 51 | 12th 12th of 51 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 43rd 43rd of 51 | 8th 8th of 51 |
| State Tax RateMega Millions States | 3.4 4th of 38 | 7 tied 29th of 38 |
| Fatalities per 100m Vehicle MilesWorst Drivers by State | 0.98 tied 16th of 49 | 1.73 49th of 49 |
| Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States | 71.65 11th of 50 | 11.98 44th of 50 |
| Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State | 7.97 1st of 50 | 50.88 34th of 50 |
| Road Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 13th 13th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| 1996-2022 Change Adjusted For InflationTANF Benefits by State | -45.0% tied 4th of 48 | -11.0% 41st of 48 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Indiana or South Carolina?
- Indiana comes out ahead of South Carolina on 468 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 313 with 19 ties. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Education and Infrastructure & Energy and 7 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports, Geography and Agriculture and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Indiana or South Carolina?
- Indiana has a population of 7,011,912 (17th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Indiana and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- How do Indiana and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- Where does Indiana beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Indiana ranks far ahead on Laws and Regulations Rank (Best States to Homeschool): 2nd vs 45th; Total Score (Best States to Homeschool): 83 vs 31; Overall Homelessness Help Score (Best States to Be Homeless): 55.64 vs 30.95.
- Where does South Carolina beat Indiana most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Fishing Booker Rank (Best States for Fishing): 5th vs 47th; Minimum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $2,500 vs $5,000; Campsite Quality (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 7.4 vs 0.92.
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