Minnesota vs Utah
Minnesota comes out ahead of Utah on 434 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 357 with 9 ties. Minnesota leads on Sports, Environment and Agriculture and 9 more categories. Utah leads on Geography, Education and Travel.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Minnesota | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,863,405 22nd of 51 | 3,574,825 30th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $89,062 14th of 51 | $95,166 11th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.9% tied 23rd of 51 | 3.6% 17th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.3% 3rd of 51 | 8.5% 2nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 98.6 30th of 51 | 98.9 31st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $62,039 14th of 51 | $55,116 40th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,160 15th of 51 | $66,290 21st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,280 29th of 51 | $1,496 37th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 223.5 13th of 51 | 235.7 17th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 8,534 46th of 48 | 6,978 38th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMinnesota · 38 statistics
- AgricultureMinnesota · 17 statistics
- HealthMinnesota · 193 statistics
- EconomicsMinnesota · 298 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 48 statistics
- GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
- EducationUtah · 51 statistics
- TravelUtah · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 74 statistics
- LawMinnesota · 66 statistics
- PopulationMinnesota · 126 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 126 statistics
- CultureEven · 77 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Minnesota | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 237.58 2nd of 51 | 473.58 49th of 51 |
| Annual Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $150,110 2nd of 47 | $95,170 45th of 47 |
| Hourly Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $72.17 2nd of 47 | $45.76 45th of 47 |
| % of Vascular Plant Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1.7% 4th of 51 | 16.6% 49th of 51 |
| Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Fishing RankBest States for Fishing | 4th 4th of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
| Fishing ScoreBest States for Fishing | 38.17 4th of 51 | 19.67 48th of 51 |
| Weather RankBest States to Retire | 49th 49th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageDentist Salary by State | $191,090 6th of 39 | $131,490 39th of 39 |
| Hourly Mean WageDentist Salary by State | $91.87 6th of 39 | $63.22 39th of 39 |
| Final ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 88 8th of 51 | 37 51st of 51 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 11.16 8th of 51 | 6.75 51st of 51 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 21.1% 45th of 50 | 12.4% 3rd of 50 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 4 tied 5th of 50 | 10 tied last of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 32 tied 43rd of 50 | 82 3rd of 50 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 19.4% tied 40th of 50 | 11.9% 1st of 50 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 13.3 per 1k drivers 5th of 51 | 23.8 per 1k drivers 45th of 51 |
| Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State | $222,700 6th of 51 | $527,400 46th of 51 |
| Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 46th 46th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News)Air Quality by State | 281 pounds/mi² 12th of 50 | 3,460 pounds/mi² 50th of 50 |
| % of Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 3% tied 5th of 51 | 15.0% tied 47th of 51 |
| MinimumCorporate Tax Rates by State | 9.8% 44th of 44 | 4.55% 11th of 44 |
| Median IncomeSafest Cities by State | $53,410 42nd of 48 | $156,136 6th of 48 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 3rd tied 3rd of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $142,050 9th of 47 | $107,830 44th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $68.29 9th of 47 | $51.84 44th of 47 |
| Access RankBest States for Fishing | 10th 10th of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
| Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 31 tied 9th of 51 | 9 48th of 51 |
| Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 56.7% 39th of 51 | 31.1% 1st of 51 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $782 40th of 51 | $246 2nd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Minnesota or Utah?
- Minnesota comes out ahead of Utah on 434 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 357 with 9 ties. Minnesota leads on Sports, Environment and Agriculture and 9 more categories. Utah leads on Geography, Education and Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Minnesota or Utah?
- Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
- How do Minnesota and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- How do Minnesota and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- Where does Minnesota beat Utah most clearly?
- Minnesota ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 237.58 vs 473.58; Annual Median Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $150,110 vs $95,170; Hourly Median Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $72.17 vs $45.76.
- Where does Utah beat Minnesota most clearly?
- Utah ranks far ahead on Weather Rank (Best States to Retire): 6th vs 49th; Excessive Drinking Rate (Alcohol Consumption by State): 12.4% vs 21.1%; Total Score (Best States to Homeschool): 82 vs 32.
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