Kansas vs North Carolina
North Carolina comes out ahead of Kansas on 404 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 385 with 19 ties. Kansas leads on Agriculture, Education and Facts & Trivia and 3 more categories. North Carolina leads on Sports, Travel and Law and 7 more categories.
808 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
- 385
- 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 | Kansas | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,989,188 34th of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,275 35th of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.3% 23rd of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 10th of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,172 21st of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,640 41st of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,060 13th of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 457.2 45th of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,878 20th of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- AgricultureKansas · 17 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- EducationKansas · 51 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 67 statistics
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 25 statistics
- PopulationNorth Carolina · 125 statistics
- Facts & TriviaKansas · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentKansas · 39 statistics
- EconomicsKansas · 300 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKansas · 36 statistics
- CultureNorth Carolina · 79 statistics
- HealthNorth Carolina · 192 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Carolina · 48 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Carolina · 126 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Carolina · 75 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State | 7.5% 45th of 45 | 3% 3rd of 45 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 tied last of 49 | 6.62 3rd of 49 |
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 11.5% 42nd of 45 | 3% 2nd of 45 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 3rd tied 3rd of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 tied last of 49 | 6.94 6th of 49 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $20,000 tied last of 50 | $8,000 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $4,227 46th of 51 | $9,167 4th of 51 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 3rd of 49 | $238 43rd of 49 |
| Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 37.0% tied 5th of 51 | 54.9% 46th of 51 |
| Access RankBest States for Fishing | 46th 46th of 51 | 6th 6th of 51 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 32.5% 4th of 51 | 47.7% 44th of 51 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 2.64 48th of 49 | 8.23 10th of 49 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 48.8 49th of 50 | 77.1 tied 10th of 50 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 67.0% 7th of 51 | 57.6% 46th of 51 |
| Renewable Energy IncentivesOff-Grid Living Legal States | 12 49th of 50 | 71 11th of 50 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 3 tied last of 50 | 8 tied 7th of 50 |
| Fuel Prices (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9 40th of 49 | 4.27 3rd of 49 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $114,870 37th of 47 | $156,110 2nd of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $55.23 37th of 47 | $75.05 2nd of 47 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 5th 5th of 51 | 43rd 43rd of 51 |
| SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States | 73.64 5th of 51 | 38.51 43rd of 51 |
| Family-RelatedMost Stressed States | 41st 10th best of 50 | 4th 4th worst of 50 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 91.4% tied 42nd of 51 | 95.6% 5th of 51 |
| K-12 Spending as % of Taxpayer IncomePer Pupil Spending by State | 3.87% 10th of 51 | 2.51% 47th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $374 9th of 51 | $403 46th of 51 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 72 tied 11th of 50 | 28 tied 47th of 50 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.35 47th of 49 | 6.61 12th of 49 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 18 41st of 49 | 90 6th of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 18 41st of 49 | 90 6th of 49 |
| Scenic BeautyBest States for Hiking | 3 tied last of 50 | 8 tied 8th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kansas or North Carolina?
- North Carolina comes out ahead of Kansas on 404 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 385 with 19 ties. Kansas leads on Agriculture, Education and Facts & Trivia and 3 more categories. North Carolina leads on Sports, Travel and Law and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kansas or North Carolina?
- Kansas has a population of 2,989,188 (34th of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Kansas and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. Kansas ranks better.
- How do Kansas and North Carolina compare on Poverty Rate (%)?
- Poverty Rate (%): Kansas 11.3% (23rd of 51), North Carolina 13.0% (35th of 51) among US states. Kansas ranks better.
- Where does Kansas beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Kansas ranks far ahead on Laws and Regulations Rank (Best States to Homeschool): 3rd vs 45th; LPC Application Fee (LPC Requirements by State): $50.00 vs $238; Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 37.0% vs 54.9%.
- Where does North Carolina beat Kansas most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Car Sales Tax Rate (Car Sales Tax by State): 3% vs 7.5%; Accidents Per National Park (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 6.62 vs 10; Dealer Max Vehicle Tax (Car Dealer Fees by State): 3% vs 11.5%.
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