Louisiana vs South Carolina
South Carolina comes out ahead of Louisiana on 478 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 302 with 19 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture and Education. South Carolina leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Geography and 11 more categories.
799 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
- 302
- Avg. percentile
- 36
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 478
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,621,500 26th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,756 49th of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 18.9% 51st of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.2 5th of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,789 31st of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,600 48th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,064 15th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 515.1 47th of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,652 2nd of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaSouth Carolina · 18 statistics
- Crime & SafetySouth Carolina · 74 statistics
- GeographySouth Carolina · 25 statistics
- PopulationSouth Carolina · 125 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessSouth Carolina · 47 statistics
- CultureSouth Carolina · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergySouth Carolina · 36 statistics
- TravelSouth Carolina · 29 statistics
- AgricultureLouisiana · 17 statistics
- HealthSouth Carolina · 185 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentSouth Carolina · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Carolina · 40 statistics
- EconomicsSouth Carolina · 289 statistics
- EducationLouisiana · 51 statistics
- LawSouth Carolina · 66 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 1.05 per 10k Government Employees 50th of 50 | 0.13 per 10k Government Employees tied 5th of 50 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 47th 45th of 48 | 4th 3rd of 48 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 0.5 48th of 50 | 1.03 5th of 50 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 49th 48th of 49 | 6th 6th of 49 |
| Final ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 90 6th of 51 | 38 tied 49th of 51 |
| GDP Growth by State | 1.1% tied 42nd of 50 | 3.1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $141,990 10th of 47 | $101,480 46th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $68.27 10th of 47 | $48.79 46th of 47 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $1.15 42nd of 51 | $0.67 3rd of 51 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 7.4% 47th of 51 | 10.4% 9th of 51 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 50th 50th of 51 | 12th 12th of 51 |
| Tot. Sales & Excise Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 5.65% 47th of 50 | 2.62% 10th of 50 |
| NFIP Cost Difference From 2021Floods by State | 11.0% tied 44th of 47 | 2% tied 9th of 47 |
| Economy RankWorst States to Live in | 1st worst of 50 | 37th 15th best of 50 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 12th 12th of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Overall RankFood Waste by State | 46th 5th best of 50 | 11th 11th worst of 50 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 5.82% 6th of 50 | 32.5% 41st of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - HispanicMost Obese States | 39.0% tied 44th of 48 | 33.7% 11th of 48 |
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 24.4% 39th of 42 | 6.69% 10th of 42 |
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 13.0% 45th of 45 | 6% tied 12th of 45 |
| Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 48 1st of 50 | 9 tied 31st of 50 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 27.5% 48th of 51 | 22.2% 14th of 51 |
| COLI Utilities Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 78.5 2nd of 51 | 102.3 36th of 51 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 47.1% 43rd of 51 | 35.5% 9th of 51 |
| Employment Per 1000 JobsVeterinarian Salary by State | 0.41 48th of 50 | 0.66 15th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $32.91 43rd of 50 | $22.18 10th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $68,450 43rd of 50 | $46,130 10th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 71 tied 13th of 50 | 31 46th of 50 |
| MenACWYVaccination Rates by State | 94.1% 12th of 51 | 85.2% 45th of 51 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 49th 49th of 50 | 17th 17th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Louisiana or South Carolina?
- South Carolina comes out ahead of Louisiana on 478 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 302 with 19 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture and Education. South Carolina leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Geography and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Louisiana or South Carolina?
- Louisiana has a population of 4,621,500 (26th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Louisiana and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. South Carolina ranks better.
- How do Louisiana and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Louisiana 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Louisiana ranks better.
- Where does Louisiana beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Louisiana ranks far ahead on Final Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 90 vs 38; Annual Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $141,990 vs $101,480; Hourly Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $68.27 vs $48.79.
- Where does South Carolina beat Louisiana most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Annual Conviction Rate (Most Corrupt States): 0.13 per 10k Government Employees vs 1.05 per 10k Government Employees; Golf Ranking (Best State for Golf): 4th vs 47th; # Dentists per 1k jobs (Dentist Salary by State): 1.03 vs 0.5.
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