Michigan vs North Carolina
North Carolina comes out ahead of Michigan on 419 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 15 ties. Michigan leads on Environment, Tech & Business and Education and 3 more categories. North Carolina leads on Geography, Travel and Culture and 6 more categories.
808 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 374
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 419
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,155,806 10th of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,875 36th of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.2% 36th of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.2 24th of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $53,569 41st of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,920 26th of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,129 20th of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 416.2 40th of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,745 35th of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 25 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- CultureNorth Carolina · 79 statistics
- EnvironmentMichigan · 38 statistics
- PopulationNorth Carolina · 125 statistics
- AgricultureNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Carolina · 75 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMichigan · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Carolina · 36 statistics
- HealthNorth Carolina · 192 statistics
- EducationMichigan · 51 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMichigan · 125 statistics
- EconomicsMichigan · 298 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 68 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMichigan · 18 statistics
- SportsEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 10.0 per 1k drivers 1st of 51 | 22.1 per 1k drivers 44th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $356 3rd of 51 | $403 46th of 51 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 6 47th of 49 | 90 6th of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 6 47th of 49 | 90 6th of 49 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $211 1st of 51 | $258 43rd of 51 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 58.9 per 100k 49th of 51 | 28.2 per 100k 7th of 51 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 47th 47th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 47th 47th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 36.3 50th of 50 | 70.8 10th of 50 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 7th 6th of 49 | 46th 45th of 49 |
| Total Weighted ScoreBest States to Own a Business | 19 tied 46th of 50 | 29 tied 5th of 50 |
| Weighted ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 19 tied 46th of 50 | 29 tied 5th of 50 |
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 20.9 per 1k drivers 1st of 51 | 39.9 per 1k drivers 41st of 51 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 74.5 49th of 50 | 92.6 tied 10th of 50 |
| Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 2,778 per 100k 42nd of 51 | 2,533 per 100k 3rd of 51 |
| SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 26.8 50th of 50 | 70.7 12th of 50 |
| Deaths in 1918Spanish Flu Deaths by State | 1,688 4th of 49 | 13,700 41st of 49 |
| % of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1% 5th of 51 | 2.5% tied 41st of 51 |
| EducationBest States to Live In | 45th 44th of 49 | 10th 9th of 49 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 53.8 46th of 50 | 77.1 tied 10th of 50 |
| Estiamted Incidents per 100k PopSnake Bite Statistics by State | 0.74 14th of 48 | 18.79 48th of 48 |
| Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States | 51.01 47th of 51 | 66.55 11th of 51 |
| Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $5,000 tied 33rd of 50 | $3,500 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 40th 40th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 91.7% tied 40th of 51 | 95.6% 5th of 51 |
| GDP Growth by State | 1.2% tied 40th of 50 | 2.7% 6th of 50 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 45th 45th of 51 | 10th 10th of 51 |
| Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $77,640 15th of 51 | $53,400 50th of 51 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 44th 44th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
| Uninsured RateUninsured People by State | 5% 7th of 50 | 10.4% 41st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Michigan or North Carolina?
- North Carolina comes out ahead of Michigan on 419 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 374 with 15 ties. Michigan leads on Environment, Tech & Business and Education and 3 more categories. North Carolina leads on Geography, Travel and Culture and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Michigan or North Carolina?
- Michigan has a population of 10,155,806 (10th of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Michigan and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. Michigan ranks better.
- How do Michigan and North Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. North Carolina ranks better.
- Where does Michigan beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Michigan ranks far ahead on Accident Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 10.0 per 1k drivers vs 22.1 per 1k drivers; Avg. Cost of Car Repair Parts (Auto Repair Rates by State): $356 vs $403; Avg. Cost of Car Repair Labor (Auto Repair Rates by State): $211 vs $258.
- Where does North Carolina beat Michigan most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Score (out of 100) (Best States to Own a Business): 90 vs 6; Total Score (Entrepreneur-Friendly States): 90 vs 6; Rape Rate (Rape Statistics by State): 28.2 per 100k vs 58.9 per 100k.
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