Michigan vs Vermont
Vermont comes out ahead of Michigan on 451 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 311 with 19 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Politics & Government. Vermont leads on Geography, Population and Education and 8 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,155,806 10th of 51 | 642,805 50th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,875 36th of 51 | $81,203 20th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 2.7% 4th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.2% 36th of 51 | 10.1% 12th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.2 24th of 51 | 98.0 29th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $53,569 41st of 51 | $58,893 22nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,920 26th of 51 | $69,050 19th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,129 20th of 51 | $1,234 26th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 416.2 40th of 51 | 214.4 10th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,745 35th of 48 | 8,059 44th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographyVermont · 25 statistics
- PopulationVermont · 124 statistics
- EducationVermont · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyVermont · 66 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyVermont · 36 statistics
- CultureVermont · 78 statistics
- SportsMichigan · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentVermont · 37 statistics
- HealthVermont · 184 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMichigan · 47 statistics
- Facts & TriviaVermont · 17 statistics
- TravelVermont · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMichigan · 128 statistics
- EconomicsVermont · 290 statistics
- LawEven · 65 statistics
- AgricultureEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 48th 48th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| Obesity Rate - HispanicMost Obese States | 39.8% 47th of 48 | 32.1% 5th of 48 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 79 45th of 50 | 12 2nd of 50 |
| Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State | 6.67 46th of 50 | 2.42 3rd of 50 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $66,000 7th of 50 | $30,031 50th of 50 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 2.7% 4th of 51 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 86 44th of 50 | 13 2nd of 50 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Overall ScoreBest States to Retire | 30.19 3rd of 50 | 22.22 45th of 50 |
| Employment Per 1000 JobsVeterinarian Salary by State | 0.46 42nd of 50 | 1.35 1st of 50 |
| Avg Annual FatalitiesDeadliest Highway by State | 31 44th of 50 | 5.3 3rd of 50 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $650 tied 1st of 51 | $900 tied 46th of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $384 tied 9th of 51 | $824 51st of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 1,029 8th of 51 | 7,756 49th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State | 4.9 tied 43rd of 51 | 2.6 3rd of 51 |
| Work Environment RankHappiest States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 4th 3rd of 50 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $0.75 7th of 51 | $1.36 47th of 51 |
| Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 8th 8th of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
| Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 3 tied last of 50 | 27 tied 7th of 50 |
| Annual SalaryBSN Salary by State | $78,745 45th of 50 | $97,825 6th of 50 |
| Hourly WageBSN Salary by State | $37.86 45th of 50 | $47.03 6th of 50 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $513 tied 11th of 51 | $1,289 51st of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Retirement Income (ZR)Average Retirement Income by State | $54,632 45th of 51 | $66,645 6th of 51 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 89.3 6th of 51 | 111.4 45th of 51 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 89.5 5th of 51 | 112.9 44th of 51 |
| Access RankBest States for Fishing | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 42nd 42nd of 51 |
| Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020)Skin Cancer Rates by State | 20.1 tied 10th of 48 | 36.6 47th of 48 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MaxLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $66,000 12th of 50 | $30,031 50th of 50 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 6th 5th of 48 | 43rd 41st of 48 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 9 tied 43rd of 50 | 4 tied 5th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Michigan or Vermont?
- Vermont comes out ahead of Michigan on 451 of 781 statistics where one end is better, to 311 with 19 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Politics & Government. Vermont leads on Geography, Population and Education 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 Vermont?
- Michigan has a population of 10,155,806 (10th of 51 US states) and Vermont has 642,805 (50th of 51).
- How do Michigan and Vermont compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51), Vermont $81,203 (20th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.
- How do Michigan and Vermont compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), Vermont 2.7% (4th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.
- Where does Michigan beat Vermont most clearly?
- Michigan ranks far ahead on Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week Min (LIUNA Pay Scale by State): $66,000 vs $30,031; Overall Score (Best States to Retire): 30.19 vs 22.22; Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State) (Appraisal Fees by State): $650 vs $900.
- Where does Vermont beat Michigan most clearly?
- Vermont ranks far ahead on Health Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 3rd vs 48th; Obesity Rate - Hispanic (Most Obese States): 32.1% vs 39.8%; Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019 (Deadliest Highway by State): 12 vs 79.
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