Which has more people, Minnesota or Montana?

Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Montana has 1,151,831 (43rd of 51).

How do Minnesota and Montana compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Montana $72,509 (37th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

How do Minnesota and Montana compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Montana 3.3% (9th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.

Where does Minnesota beat Montana most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Annual Conviction Rate (Most Corrupt States): 0.13 per 10k Government Employees vs 1.01 per 10k Government Employees; Fatalities per 100m Vehicle Miles (Worst Drivers by State): 0.6 vs 1.43; Best States for Teachers Total Score (Best States for Teachers): 52.51 vs 34.27.

Where does Montana beat Minnesota most clearly?

Montana ranks far ahead on Min Rate (Tax Rates by State): 1% vs 5.35%; Income Tax Minimum Rate (Taxes by State): 1% vs 5.35%; 5 Year Income % Change (Lawyer-Friendly States): 17.0% vs -6.98%.

Minnesota vs Montana

Minnesota comes out ahead of Montana on 502 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 273 with 8 ties. Minnesota leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Infrastructure & Energy and 12 more categories. Montana leads on Agriculture.

783 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.

Minnesota

Wins: 502
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 15

Montana

Wins: 273
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	Montana
Population	5,863,405 22nd of 51	1,151,831 43rd of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$89,062 14th of 51	$72,509 37th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.9% tied 23rd of 51	3.3% 9th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.3% 3rd of 51	11.5% 24th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.6 30th of 51	94.6 22nd of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$62,039 14th of 51	$59,203 20th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$71,160 15th of 51	$60,880 38th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,280 29th of 51	$1,081 18th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	223.5 13th of 51	419.1 42nd of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	8,549 47th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

AgricultureMontana · 17 statistics
Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 73 statistics
HealthMinnesota · 180 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 33 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 120 statistics
LawMinnesota · 59 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 78 statistics
Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 47 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 291 statistics
GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
EnvironmentMinnesota · 38 statistics
TravelMinnesota · 29 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 123 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	Montana
Min RateTax Rates by State	5.35% 38th of 40	1% tied 2nd of 40
Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State	5.35% 38th of 39	1% tied 3rd of 39
5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States	-6.98% 46th of 48	17.0% 4th of 48
Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States	0.13 per 10k Government Employees tied 5th of 50	1.01 per 10k Government Employees 49th of 50
Fatalities per 100m Vehicle MilesWorst Drivers by State	0.6 2nd of 49	1.43 tied 44th of 49
Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$599 49th of 51	$178 5th of 51
LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State	$250 tied 41st of 46	$50.00 tied 1st of 46
Economic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US	45th 45th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers	52.51 8th of 51	34.27 50th of 51
Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers	7th 7th of 51	49th 49th of 51
Economic Diversity RankMost Diverse US States	45th 45th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car	$23,120 7th of 50	$27,303 48th of 50
Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car	-6.4% 7th of 50	10.5% 48th of 50
Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State	$650 tied 1st of 51	$900 tied 46th of 51
InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	6.25% 8th of 42	33.3% 41st of 42
Bad Driving ScoreWorst Drivers by State	1.268 46th of 51	-1.156 6th of 51
Overall RankBest State To Incorporate In	45th 45th of 51	5th 5th of 51
5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G	196.0 11th of 50	74.7 50th of 50
AffordabilityBest States to Raise a Family	7th 7th of 50	46th 46th of 50
Annual Cost IncreaseGrocery Prices by State	4.7% 9th of 50	9.5% 48th of 50
Local Taxes RankBest States to Retire	44th 44th of 50	5th 5th of 50
Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States	78.42 8th of 50	8.28 46th of 50
FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States	46th 5th best of 50	8th 8th worst of 50
Suicide RateSuicide Rates by State	13.8 per 100k 11th of 50	26.6 per 100k 49th of 50
Intermediate 2-4 YearsHVAC Salary by State	$59,900 8th of 50	$52,000 tied 45th of 50
Senior 4-6 YearsHVAC Salary by State	$67,000 8th of 50	$58,200 tied 45th of 50
Female Prisoner RatePrison Population by State	21 per 100k tied 11th of 50	133 per 100k 49th of 50
Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State	$0.79 12th of 51	$2.63 50th of 51
Deaths per 100k PopFatal Car Accidents by State	7.8 6th of 51	19.0 44th of 51
Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State	$222,700 6th of 51	$519,400 44th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Minnesota or Montana?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Montana on 502 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 273 with 8 ties. Minnesota leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Infrastructure & Energy and 12 more categories. Montana leads on Agriculture. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Minnesota or Montana?: Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Montana has 1,151,831 (43rd of 51).
How do Minnesota and Montana compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Montana $72,509 (37th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
How do Minnesota and Montana compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Montana 3.3% (9th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
Where does Minnesota beat Montana most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Annual Conviction Rate (Most Corrupt States): 0.13 per 10k Government Employees vs 1.01 per 10k Government Employees; Fatalities per 100m Vehicle Miles (Worst Drivers by State): 0.6 vs 1.43; Best States for Teachers Total Score (Best States for Teachers): 52.51 vs 34.27.
Where does Montana beat Minnesota most clearly?: Montana ranks far ahead on Min Rate (Tax Rates by State): 1% vs 5.35%; Income Tax Minimum Rate (Taxes by State): 1% vs 5.35%; 5 Year Income % Change (Lawyer-Friendly States): 17.0% vs -6.98%.

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