Michigan vs Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Michigan on 433 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 342 with 24 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Environment and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Education, Culture and Population and 6 more categories.
799 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 24 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 342
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 433
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,155,806 10th of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,875 36th of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.2% 36th of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.2 24th of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $53,569 41st of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,920 26th of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,129 20th of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 416.2 40th of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,745 35th of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationPennsylvania · 51 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 79 statistics
- PopulationPennsylvania · 119 statistics
- SportsMichigan · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMichigan · 38 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 48 statistics
- GeographyPennsylvania · 25 statistics
- HealthPennsylvania · 186 statistics
- Facts & TriviaPennsylvania · 18 statistics
- EconomicsPennsylvania · 297 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMichigan · 125 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMichigan · 76 statistics
- TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics
- AgricultureMichigan · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 36 statistics
- LawEven · 69 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths in 1918Spanish Flu Deaths by State | 1,688 4th of 49 | 60,000 49th of 49 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 6 47th of 49 | 94 4th of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 6 47th of 49 | 94 4th of 49 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 58.9 per 100k 49th of 51 | 25.1 per 100k 5th of 51 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 47th 47th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 47th 47th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| 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 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 74.5 49th of 50 | 94.0 6th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $33.65 44th of 50 | $14.85 1st of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $69,990 44th of 50 | $30,880 1st of 50 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 81.3 5th of 50 | 41 48th of 50 |
| FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States | 47th 2nd best of 49 | 6th 6th worst of 49 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 45.6% 47th of 51 | 88.6% 5th of 51 |
| County Road Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 21.0% 23rd of 27 | 0.67% 2nd of 27 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 33.8 tied 42nd of 50 | 67.8 4th of 50 |
| Death Penalty Year AbolishedDeath Penalty States | 1,847 1st of 27 | 2,015 20th of 27 |
| Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State | $0.33 per lb tied 7th of 43 | $0.57 per lb tied 37th of 43 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $449 9th of 45 | $2,240 40th of 45 |
| CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied 4th of 48 | 5 tied last of 48 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 43rd 43rd of 51 | 8th 8th of 51 |
| K-12 PerformancePublic School Rankings by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 12th 12th of 50 |
| FatalitiesFloods by State | 32 tied 13th of 47 | 277 44th of 47 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $41,645 44th of 51 | $50,470 11th of 51 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $290 12th of 50 | $358 44th of 50 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 44th 44th of 50 | 12th 12th of 50 |
| Total Crime CostMost Dangerous Cities by State | $59.15B 5th of 45 | $279.48B 33rd of 45 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $39,208 46th of 50 | $46,749 15th of 50 |
| Homeless Youth Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 50th 50th of 50 | 19th 19th of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $18.85 46th of 50 | $22.48 15th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Michigan or Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Michigan on 433 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 342 with 24 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Environment and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Education, Culture and Population 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 Pennsylvania?
- Michigan has a population of 10,155,806 (10th of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Michigan and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- How do Michigan and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- Where does Michigan beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Michigan ranks far ahead on Deaths in 1918 (Spanish Flu Deaths by State): 1,688 vs 60,000; SSI Electoral Oversight Score (Most Corrupt States): 81.3 vs 41; FTE Reporter Rank (Most Corrupt States): 47th vs 6th.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Michigan most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Score (out of 100) (Best States to Own a Business): 94 vs 6; Total Score (Entrepreneur-Friendly States): 94 vs 6; Rape Rate (Rape Statistics by State): 25.1 per 100k vs 58.9 per 100k.
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