Missouri vs South Carolina
Missouri comes out ahead of South Carolina on 455 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 336 with 11 ties. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 10 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports, Population and Geography.
802 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.
- Wins
- 455
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 336
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,297,538 18th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $70,702 41st of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.6% 34th of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.8 13th of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,850 28th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,160 34th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,033 11th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 417.8 41st of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,980 21st of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMissouri · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMissouri · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMissouri · 47 statistics
- LawMissouri · 67 statistics
- EducationMissouri · 51 statistics
- EconomicsMissouri · 291 statistics
- CultureMissouri · 79 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMissouri · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentMissouri · 40 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMissouri · 126 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMissouri · 76 statistics
- TravelMissouri · 29 statistics
- PopulationSouth Carolina · 124 statistics
- HealthMissouri · 185 statistics
- GeographySouth Carolina · 25 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $3,700 1st of 50 | $20,000 tied last of 50 |
| Wage Increase 2023-24Minimum Wage Increases by State | 0.3 30th of 32 | 7.25 tied 1st of 32 |
| Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 8th 8th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 47.3% 50th of 51 | 30.7% 9th of 51 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $4.24 per dozen 1st of 50 | $5.76 per dozen 40th of 50 |
| Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 1,108.45 42nd of 51 | 621.16 3rd of 51 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 8th 8th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| GDP Growth by State | 1.3% 39th of 50 | 3.1% tied 1st of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 89.3% 47th of 51 | 94.9% 10th of 51 |
| US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 9.68% 11th of 44 | 51.8% 42nd of 44 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $139,760 13th of 47 | $101,480 46th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $67.19 13th of 47 | $48.79 46th of 47 |
| CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 3 tied 4th of 48 | 5 tied last of 48 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $39.00 3rd of 51 | $654 38th of 51 |
| Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 39.8% 48th of 51 | 28.6% 13th of 51 |
| Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States | 97 tied 3rd of 49 | 73 37th of 49 |
| Taxes Charged on Lottery WinningsTaxes on Lottery Winnings by State | 4% tied 4th of 37 | 7% 30th of 37 |
| Family-RelatedMost Stressed States | 46th 5th best of 50 | 12th 12th worst of 50 |
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 22.6% 38th of 42 | 6.69% 10th of 42 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 11.4 6th of 51 | 8.33 40th of 51 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 13th tied 13th of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 51.83 15th of 50 | 30.95 48th of 50 |
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 12.0% tied 43rd of 45 | 6% tied 12th of 45 |
| 1996-2022 Change Adjusted For InflationTANF Benefits by State | -45.0% tied 4th of 48 | -11.0% 41st of 48 |
| Obesity Rate - AsianMost Obese States | 14.4% 27th of 40 | 7.7% 1st of 40 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 8.44 12th of 49 | 9.82 43rd of 49 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 5th 5th of 51 | 37th 37th of 51 |
| % of Amphibian Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 2.4% 1st of 31 | 13.6% 20th of 31 |
| Opportunity RankWorst States to Live in | 40th 10th best of 50 | 9th 10th worst of 50 |
| % of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 0.194 2nd of 50 | 0.0731 33rd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Missouri or South Carolina?
- Missouri comes out ahead of South Carolina on 455 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 336 with 11 ties. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 10 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports, Population and Geography. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Missouri or South Carolina?
- Missouri has a population of 6,297,538 (18th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Missouri and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.
- How do Missouri and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Missouri ranks better.
- Where does Missouri beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on Maximum Cost (Liposuction Limits by State): $3,700 vs $20,000; Food and Health Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 8th vs 49th; Price (Egg Prices by State): $4.24 per dozen vs $5.76 per dozen.
- Where does South Carolina beat Missouri most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Wage Increase 2023-24 (Minimum Wage Increases by State): 7.25 vs 0.3; Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 30.7% vs 47.3%; Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 621.16 vs 1,108.45.
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