Which has more people, Minnesota or Pennsylvania?

Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).

How do Minnesota and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

Where does Minnesota beat Pennsylvania most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Infrastructure Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 3rd vs 50th; SSI Electoral Oversight Score (Most Corrupt States): 80.6 vs 41; Internet Access (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 7.99 vs 1.8.

Where does Pennsylvania beat Minnesota most clearly?

Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Capital Gains Rate (Capital Gains Tax by State): 3.07% vs 9.85%; Income Tax Maximum Rate (Taxes by State): 3.07% vs 9.85%; Max Rate (Tax Rates by State): 3.07% vs 9.85%.

Minnesota vs Pennsylvania

Minnesota comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 498 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 295 with 11 ties. Minnesota leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Agriculture and 10 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Law, Tech & Business and Travel.

804 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Minnesota

Wins: 498
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 13

Pennsylvania

Wins: 295
Avg. percentile: 51
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	Pennsylvania
Population	5,863,405 22nd of 51	13,073,016 5th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$89,062 14th of 51	$77,971 24th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.9% tied 23rd of 51	4.3% tied 33rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.3% 3rd of 51	11.7% 25th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.6 30th of 51	97.6 28th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$62,039 14th of 51	$58,620 24th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$71,160 15th of 51	$65,730 25th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,280 29th of 51	$1,209 24th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	223.5 13th of 51	226.8 14th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	5,700 28th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 76 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
AgricultureMinnesota · 17 statistics
HealthMinnesota · 187 statistics
EnvironmentMinnesota · 39 statistics
GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 300 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 120 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 79 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 126 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
LawPennsylvania · 69 statistics
Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 48 statistics
TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Minnesota	Pennsylvania
Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States	3rd 3rd of 50	50th 50th of 50
SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States	80.6 tied 6th of 50	41 48th of 50
Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping	7.99 4th of 49	1.8 tied 44th of 49
Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	47.69 5th of 51	76.31 47th of 51
Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	382.42 2nd of 51	707.93 44th of 51
Capital Gains RateCapital Gains Tax by State	9.85% 38th of 43	3.07% 3rd of 43
Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State	9.85% 38th of 43	3.07% 3rd of 43
Max RateTax Rates by State	9.85% 38th of 44	3.07% 3rd of 44
Taxes Charged on Lottery WinningsTaxes on Lottery Winnings by State	7.25% 31st of 37	3.07% 2nd of 37
% of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States	23.0% 44th of 51	32.4% 4th of 51
Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State	$55,863 6th of 50	$44,692 45th of 50
Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State	$26.86 6th of 50	$21.49 45th of 50
Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State	$4,655 6th of 50	$3,724 45th of 50
Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State	$1,074 6th of 50	$859 45th of 50
AnnualBCBA Salary by State	$77,480 5th of 49	$61,973 43rd of 49
HourlyBCBA Salary by State	$37.25 5th of 49	$29.80 43rd of 49
MonthlyBCBA Salary by State	$6,456 5th of 49	$5,164 43rd of 49
WeeklyBCBA Salary by State	$1,490 5th of 49	$1,191 43rd of 49
Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State	33.9 47th of 48	17.3 10th of 48
Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly States	3rd 3rd of 50	41st 41st of 50
Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State	13.32 2nd of 50	61.15 40th of 50
County Road Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	18.8% 22nd of 27	0.67% 2nd of 27
Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State	1,358.22 6th of 51	2,753.69 44th of 51
Hep A Related DeathsHepatitis by State	1 tied 1st of 32	17 26th of 32
State Tax RateMega Millions States	7.25 31st of 38	3.07 3rd of 38
Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in	47th 4th best of 50	10th 10th worst of 50
Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In	3rd 3rd of 49	40th 39th of 49
Supplies RankBest States for Fishing	5th 5th of 51	42nd 42nd of 51
Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States	0.13 per 10k Government Employees tied 5th of 50	0.54 per 10k Government Employees tied 41st of 50
Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State	$280 8th of 50	$358 44th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Minnesota or Pennsylvania?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Pennsylvania on 498 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 295 with 11 ties. Minnesota leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Agriculture and 10 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Law, Tech & Business and Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Minnesota or Pennsylvania?: Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
How do Minnesota and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
How do Minnesota and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
Where does Minnesota beat Pennsylvania most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Infrastructure Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 3rd vs 50th; SSI Electoral Oversight Score (Most Corrupt States): 80.6 vs 41; Internet Access (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 7.99 vs 1.8.
Where does Pennsylvania beat Minnesota most clearly?: Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Capital Gains Rate (Capital Gains Tax by State): 3.07% vs 9.85%; Income Tax Maximum Rate (Taxes by State): 3.07% vs 9.85%; Max Rate (Tax Rates by State): 3.07% vs 9.85%.

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