Mississippi vs Tennessee
Tennessee comes out ahead of Mississippi on 457 of 782 statistics where one end is better, to 296 with 29 ties. Tennessee leads on Sports, Infrastructure & Energy and Culture and 13 more categories.
782 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 29 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 296
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 0
- Wins
- 457
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 16
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Mississippi | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,958,148 35th of 51 | 7,378,861 15th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $56,447 51st of 51 | $69,595 42nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 18.9% 50th of 51 | 13.8% 39th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.0 2nd of 51 | 91.9 14th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $48,465 51st of 51 | $58,582 25th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $50,810 51st of 51 | $60,800 40th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $954 tied 4th of 51 | $1,189 23rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 226.9 15th of 51 | 492.3 46th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,388 5th of 48 | 3,753 14th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsTennessee · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyTennessee · 36 statistics
- CultureTennessee · 76 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentTennessee · 122 statistics
- TravelTennessee · 27 statistics
- Facts & TriviaTennessee · 17 statistics
- GeographyTennessee · 23 statistics
- EconomicsTennessee · 290 statistics
- Crime & SafetyTennessee · 72 statistics
- PopulationTennessee · 115 statistics
- EducationTennessee · 51 statistics
- EnvironmentTennessee · 40 statistics
- Tech & BusinessTennessee · 46 statistics
- AgricultureTennessee · 15 statistics
- HealthTennessee · 177 statistics
- LawTennessee · 70 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Mississippi | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $719 50th of 50 | $29.00 4th of 50 |
| Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 111 3rd of 50 | 627 48th of 50 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $341 2nd of 51 | $577 tied 47th of 51 |
| LLC Filing FeeLLC Cost by State | $50 tied 1st of 51 | $325 49th of 51 |
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 49th 49th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Fiscal Policy RankMost Free States | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| MidwifeNursing Pay by State | $119,640 4th of 37 | $90,070 35th of 37 |
| Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 210 6th of 51 | 592 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 203 per 100k 7th of 50 | 628 per 100k 48th of 50 |
| Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 49.3% 43rd of 49 | 9.9% 3rd of 49 |
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 4th 5th worst of 50 | 44th 6th best of 50 |
| Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State | 85.36 49th of 50 | 22.15 9th of 50 |
| Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 10th 10th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied 37th of 48 | 1 tied 1st of 48 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $76,460 44th of 49 | $118,970 6th of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 36.76 44th of 49 | 57.2 6th of 49 |
| Adults Diagnosed With DepressionDepression Rates by State | 18.1% tied 10th of 48 | 27.3% 47th of 48 |
| Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 28.2% 47th of 50 | 3% 9th of 50 |
| Freedom RankMost Free States | 40th 41st of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 45.5% 48th of 51 | 81.2% 11th of 51 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $40,029 41st of 50 | $48,639 5th of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $19.24 41st of 50 | $23.38 5th of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,335 41st of 50 | $4,053 5th of 50 |
| Safety RankBest States to Retire | 11th 11th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| State Freedom ScoreState Powers | -0.057 40th of 50 | 0.441 4th of 50 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $769 41st of 50 | $935 5th of 50 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 11.8% 5th of 51 | 8% tied 41st of 51 |
| Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State | 3 tied 29th of 50 | 1 tied 1st of 50 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $9,123 3rd of 51 | $11,558 39th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Mississippi or Tennessee?
- Tennessee comes out ahead of Mississippi on 457 of 782 statistics where one end is better, to 296 with 29 ties. Tennessee leads on Sports, Infrastructure & Energy and Culture and 13 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Mississippi or Tennessee?
- Mississippi has a population of 2,958,148 (35th of 51 US states) and Tennessee has 7,378,861 (15th of 51).
- How do Mississippi and Tennessee compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Mississippi $56,447 (51st of 51), Tennessee $69,595 (42nd of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.
- How do Mississippi and Tennessee compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Mississippi 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Tennessee 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.
- Where does Mississippi beat Tennessee most clearly?
- Mississippi ranks far ahead on Kuhl Crime Rate Score (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 111 vs 627; Dental Services Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $341 vs $577; LLC Filing Fee (LLC Cost by State): $50 vs $325.
- Where does Tennessee beat Mississippi most clearly?
- Tennessee ranks far ahead on Registration Fee (Car Registration Fees by State): $29.00 vs $719; Arts Rank (Best States to Retire): 6th vs 49th; Fiscal Policy Rank (Most Free States): 2nd vs 45th.
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