

Michigan vs Oklahoma
Michigan comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 446 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 348 with 10 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Environment and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture, Economics and Geography.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,155,806 10th of 51 | 4,148,818 28th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,875 36th of 51 | $65,039 44th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.2% 36th of 51 | 15.3% 43rd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.2 24th of 51 | 87.8 4th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $53,569 41st of 51 | $58,692 23rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,920 26th of 51 | $56,950 47th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,129 20th of 51 | $1,014 10th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 416.2 40th of 51 | 407.7 39th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,745 35th of 48 | 3,535 13th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureOklahoma · 17 statistics
- SportsMichigan · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMichigan · 38 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMichigan · 75 statistics
- PopulationMichigan · 125 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMichigan · 48 statistics
- HealthMichigan · 190 statistics
- LawMichigan · 69 statistics
- TravelMichigan · 29 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMichigan · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMichigan · 125 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMichigan · 36 statistics
- EconomicsOklahoma · 295 statistics
- CultureMichigan · 79 statistics
- GeographyOklahoma · 25 statistics
- EducationEven · 51 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State | 47th 46th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| TetanusVaccination Rates by State | 96.2% 4th of 51 | 88.6% 47th of 51 |
| Uninsured RateUninsured People by State | 5% 7th of 50 | 13.8% 49th of 50 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.43 43rd of 51 | $4.34 1st of 51 |
| Economic Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 47th 47th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| MenACWYVaccination Rates by State | 94.6% tied 7th of 51 | 77.6% 49th of 51 |
| Access RankBest States for Fishing | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 44th 44th of 51 |
| Avg Diesel PriceDiesel Fuel Prices by State | $5.98 per gallon 42nd of 51 | $5.04 per gallon 1st of 51 |
| Economic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| % of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1% 5th of 51 | 2.9% tied 45th of 51 |
| Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 53.4 ¢/gallon 46th of 51 | 20 ¢/gallon tied 5th of 51 |
| Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.534/gallon 46th of 51 | $0.200/gallon tied 5th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 53.4 ¢/gallon 45th of 51 | 20 ¢/gallon tied 4th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.534/gallon 45th of 51 | $0.200/gallon tied 4th of 51 |
| UninsuredHealthiest States | 5.1% tied 8th of 51 | 11.5% 49th of 51 |
| Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 3 tied last of 50 | 27 tied 7th of 50 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 53.8 46th of 50 | 78.3 tied 7th of 50 |
| Industrial DiversityMost Diverse US States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $60,320 12th of 51 | $34,710 50th of 51 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 45.6% 47th of 51 | 82.7% 9th of 51 |
| Supplies RankBest States for Fishing | 45th 45th of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $45,348 45th of 50 | $57,684 8th of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $21.80 45th of 50 | $27.73 8th of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $3,779 45th of 50 | $4,807 8th of 50 |
| SSI State Budget Process ScoreMost Corrupt States | 88.9 8th of 50 | 61.8 45th of 50 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 44th 44th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $872 tied 44th of 50 | $1,109 8th of 50 |
| Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State | 4.25% 29th of 39 | 0.25% 1st of 39 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 43.68 41st of 50 | 57.04 5th of 50 |
| Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Michigan or Oklahoma?
- Michigan comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 446 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 348 with 10 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Environment and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture, Economics and Geography. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Michigan or Oklahoma?
- Michigan has a population of 10,155,806 (10th of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).
- How do Michigan and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. Michigan ranks better.
- How do Michigan and Oklahoma compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Oklahoma ranks better.
- Where does Michigan beat Oklahoma most clearly?
- Michigan ranks far ahead on Tetanus (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.2% vs 88.6%; Uninsured Rate (Uninsured People by State): 5% vs 13.8%; MenACWY (Vaccination Rates by State): 94.6% vs 77.6%.
- Where does Oklahoma beat Michigan most clearly?
- Oklahoma ranks far ahead on BBQ Restaurants Per Capita Rank (Best BBQ by State): 1st vs 47th; Premium Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $4.34 vs $5.43; Economic Diversity Rank (Most Diverse US States): 6th vs 47th.
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