Minnesota vs Wyoming
Minnesota comes out ahead of Wyoming on 466 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 309 with 11 ties. Minnesota leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Tech & Business and 11 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture and Education.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Minnesota | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,863,405 22nd of 51 | 590,784 51st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $89,062 14th of 51 | $76,176 30th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.9% tied 23rd of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.3% 3rd of 51 | 10.5% 15th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 98.6 30th of 51 | 92.7 16th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $62,039 14th of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,160 15th of 51 | $61,560 36th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,280 29th of 51 | $992 8th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 223.5 13th of 51 | 179.9 5th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 8,534 46th of 48 | 8,224 45th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 70 statistics
- HealthMinnesota · 187 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 48 statistics
- SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
- LawMinnesota · 65 statistics
- AgricultureWyoming · 17 statistics
- GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
- EnvironmentMinnesota · 38 statistics
- TravelMinnesota · 27 statistics
- CultureMinnesota · 77 statistics
- PopulationMinnesota · 123 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
- EconomicsMinnesota · 292 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 123 statistics
- EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Minnesota | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $599 49th of 51 | $125 2nd of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $437 3rd of 51 | $1,089 50th of 51 |
| Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 47th 47th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Total RankBicycle Laws by State | 5th 5th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Fatalities per 100m Vehicle MilesWorst Drivers by State | 0.6 2nd of 49 | 1.44 46th of 49 |
| Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State | $222,700 6th of 51 | $1.64M 51st of 51 |
| Registration & Documentation FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $194 2nd of 50 | $1,116 46th of 50 |
| Deaths per 100k PopFatal Car Accidents by State | 7.8 6th of 51 | 23.0 50th of 51 |
| Overall RankBest State To Incorporate In | 45th 45th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Economic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Economic Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Renewable Energy IncentivesOff-Grid Living Legal States | 131 2nd of 50 | 18 45th of 50 |
| Local Taxes RankBest States to Retire | 44th 44th of 50 | 1st tied 1st of 50 |
| Political DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 5th tied 5th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Bad Driving ScoreWorst Drivers by State | 1.268 46th of 51 | -1.759 3rd of 51 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 6th 6th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Uninsured RateUninsured People by State | 4.5% 5th of 50 | 12.2% 47th of 50 |
| Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car | $23,120 7th of 50 | $29,419 49th of 50 |
| Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car | -6.4% 7th of 50 | 19.1% 49th of 50 |
| Work-RelatedMost Stressed States | 44th 7th best of 50 | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 43rd 44th of 51 | 1st tied 1st of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $501 7th of 51 | $1,000 49th of 51 |
| Online Cost Of Sample TinChewing Tobacco Prices by State | $2.92 27th of 30 | $1.21 3rd of 30 |
| Lyme Disease CasesTick Population by State | 2,938 42nd of 50 | 2 tied 1st of 50 |
| Sales TaxTaxes by State | 6.88% 41st of 46 | 4% tied 2nd of 46 |
| State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 6.88% 41st of 46 | 4% tied 2nd of 46 |
| Cancer Rate: New CasesCancer Rates by State | 507.5 per 100k 47th of 51 | 403.7 per 100k 6th of 51 |
| Annual Child Care Cost for InfantChild Care Cost by State | $22,569 49th of 51 | $9,327 8th of 51 |
| One Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 26.3% 42nd of 51 | 23.1% 1st of 51 |
| State Sales TaxCar Registration Fees by State | 6.88% 40th of 45 | 4% tied 2nd of 45 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Minnesota or Wyoming?
- Minnesota comes out ahead of Wyoming on 466 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 309 with 11 ties. Minnesota leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Tech & Business and 11 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture and Education. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Minnesota or Wyoming?
- Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
- How do Minnesota and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
- How do Minnesota and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
- Where does Minnesota beat Wyoming most clearly?
- Minnesota ranks far ahead on Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $437 vs $1,089; Total Rank (Bicycle Laws by State): 5th vs 50th; Fatalities per 100m Vehicle Miles (Worst Drivers by State): 0.6 vs 1.44.
- Where does Wyoming beat Minnesota most clearly?
- Wyoming ranks far ahead on Home Health Care Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $125 vs $599; Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 47th; Overall Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 1st vs 45th.
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