Michigan vs South Dakota
South Dakota comes out ahead of Michigan on 431 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 344 with 14 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Politics & Government and Travel and 1 more category. South Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 8 more categories.
789 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 344
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 431
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,155,806 10th of 51 | 943,078 46th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,875 36th of 51 | $75,081 31st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 2.1% 1st of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.2% 36th of 51 | 11.9% 27th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.2 24th of 51 | 88.6 6th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $53,569 41st of 51 | $69,153 5th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,920 26th of 51 | $57,610 45th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,129 20th of 51 | $946 2nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 416.2 40th of 51 | 307.5 28th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,745 35th of 48 | 7,633 42nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureSouth Dakota · 17 statistics
- SportsMichigan · 16 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergySouth Dakota · 36 statistics
- GeographySouth Dakota · 25 statistics
- CultureSouth Dakota · 78 statistics
- Facts & TriviaSouth Dakota · 18 statistics
- PopulationSouth Dakota · 123 statistics
- EducationSouth Dakota · 51 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMichigan · 123 statistics
- HealthSouth Dakota · 186 statistics
- EconomicsSouth Dakota · 291 statistics
- TravelMichigan · 29 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Dakota · 37 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMichigan · 74 statistics
- Tech & BusinessSouth Dakota · 48 statistics
- LawEven · 64 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State | $315 1st of 51 | $712 49th of 51 |
| Fatality RateFloods by State | 0.06 3rd of 47 | 5.99 47th of 47 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 2.1% 1st of 51 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 4th 4th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In | 46th 45th of 49 | 2nd 2nd of 49 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 6 47th of 49 | 92 5th of 49 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 7th 6th of 49 | 49th 48th of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 6 47th of 49 | 92 5th of 49 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 1,029 8th of 51 | 15,535 51st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State | 4.9 tied 43rd of 51 | 2 1st of 51 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $75,727 47th of 50 | $109,009 5th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $36.41 47th of 50 | $52.41 5th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $6,310 47th of 50 | $9,084 5th of 50 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 47th 47th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 47th 47th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State | 6.67 46th of 50 | 2.43 4th of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,456 47th of 50 | $2,096 5th of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 7th 7th worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $8,535 43rd of 51 | $3,005 1st of 51 |
| Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 8th 8th of 51 | 50th 50th of 51 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 79 45th of 50 | 17 4th of 50 |
| Work Environment RankHappiest States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 3rd 2nd of 50 |
| Employment RateEmployment Rate by State | 95.9% tied 42nd of 51 | 98.1% 1st of 51 |
| Depression RatesHealthiest States | 26.7 tied 46th of 50 | 18.2 6th of 50 |
| Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State | $0.33 per lb tied 7th of 43 | $0.75 per lb 42nd of 43 |
| Avg Annual FatalitiesDeadliest Highway by State | 31 44th of 50 | 5.5 4th of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 86 44th of 50 | 20 4th of 50 |
| 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 |
| Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State | 9th 9th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Michigan or South Dakota?
- South Dakota comes out ahead of Michigan on 431 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 344 with 14 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Politics & Government and Travel and 1 more category. South Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Michigan or South Dakota?
- Michigan has a population of 10,155,806 (10th of 51 US states) and South Dakota has 943,078 (46th of 51).
- How do Michigan and South Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51), South Dakota $75,081 (31st of 51) among US states. South Dakota ranks better.
- How do Michigan and South Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), South Dakota 2.1% (1st of 51) among US states. South Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Michigan beat South Dakota most clearly?
- Michigan ranks far ahead on Crematory Fee (Average Funeral Cost by State): $315 vs $712; Fatality Rate (Floods by State): 0.06 vs 5.99; Fishing Booker Rank (Best States for Fishing): 4th vs 49th.
- Where does South Dakota beat Michigan most clearly?
- South Dakota ranks far ahead on Unemployment Rate (%) (Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)): 2.1% vs 5.2%; Overall Best - US News (Best States to Live In): 2nd vs 46th; Score (out of 100) (Best States to Own a Business): 92 vs 6.
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