Michigan vs North Dakota
North Dakota comes out ahead of Michigan on 437 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 340 with 8 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Travel and Environment. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Culture and 9 more categories.
785 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 340
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 437
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,155,806 10th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,875 36th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.2% 36th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.2 24th of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $53,569 41st of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,920 26th of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,129 20th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 416.2 40th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,745 35th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- SportsMichigan · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- TravelMichigan · 28 statistics
- CultureNorth Dakota · 79 statistics
- HealthNorth Dakota · 186 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- PopulationNorth Dakota · 124 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Dakota · 296 statistics
- EducationNorth Dakota · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentMichigan · 37 statistics
- GeographyNorth Dakota · 25 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 119 statistics
- LawEven · 65 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 20.9 per 1k drivers 1st of 51 | 64.0 per 1k drivers 51st of 51 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 50th 50th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 37.3% 48th of 50 | 2.78% 2nd of 50 |
| Access RankBest States for Fishing | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 6 47th of 49 | 96 3rd of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 6 47th of 49 | 96 3rd of 49 |
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 466 tied 46th of 51 | 623 1st of 51 |
| Average Total SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 953 46th of 51 | 1,254 1st of 51 |
| Difference from National Average SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | -76 46th of 51 | 225 1st of 51 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 79 45th of 50 | 9 1st of 50 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 487 46th of 51 | 631 2nd of 51 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $650 tied 1st of 51 | $950 tied 49th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Total Weighted ScoreBest States to Own a Business | 19 tied 46th of 50 | 30 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Weighted ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 19 tied 46th of 50 | 30 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 86 44th of 50 | 9 1st of 50 |
| Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 8th 8th of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 44th 44th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In | 46th 45th of 49 | 4th 4th of 49 |
| Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State | $315 1st of 51 | $527 43rd of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 1,029 8th of 51 | 7,875 50th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State | 4.9 tied 43rd of 51 | 2.2 2nd of 51 |
| Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 %Private Prisons by State | -100.0% tied 1st of 30 | 221.0% 27th of 30 |
| SSI Judicial AccountabilityMost Corrupt States | 29.5 50th of 50 | 62.5 tied 9th of 50 |
| Education and Child CareBest States to Raise a Family | 41st 41st of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State | 34.7% 42nd of 50 | 20.5% 2nd of 50 |
| Fall Color RankingBest State for Fall Colors | 5th 5th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State | 6.67 46th of 50 | 3.33 6th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Michigan or North Dakota?
- North Dakota comes out ahead of Michigan on 437 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 340 with 8 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Travel and Environment. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Culture and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Michigan or North Dakota?
- Michigan has a population of 10,155,806 (10th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Michigan and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- How do Michigan and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Michigan beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Michigan ranks far ahead on Driving Incidents (Worst Drivers by State): 20.9 per 1k drivers vs 64.0 per 1k drivers; Access Rank (Best States for Fishing): 3rd vs 49th; Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State) (Appraisal Fees by State): $650 vs $950.
- Where does North Dakota beat Michigan most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on Economic Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 1st vs 50th; Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 2.78% vs 37.3%; Score (out of 100) (Best States to Own a Business): 96 vs 6.
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