Montana vs North Carolina
Montana comes out ahead of North Carolina on 391 of 784 statistics where one end is better, to 377 with 16 ties. Montana leads on Agriculture, Education and Environment and 5 more categories. North Carolina leads on Travel, Law and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories.
784 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 391
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 8
- Wins
- 377
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 8
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Montana | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,151,831 43rd of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,509 37th of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.3% 9th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.5% 24th of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 94.6 22nd of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,203 20th of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,880 38th of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,081 18th of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 419.1 42nd of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 8,549 47th of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMontana · 17 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 64 statistics
- EducationMontana · 51 statistics
- EnvironmentMontana · 39 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMontana · 18 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Carolina · 72 statistics
- PopulationNorth Carolina · 120 statistics
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMontana · 33 statistics
- EconomicsMontana · 289 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Carolina · 120 statistics
- CultureNorth Carolina · 78 statistics
- SportsNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- HealthMontana · 180 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMontana · 47 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Montana | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| % of Prisoners in Private PrisonPrivate Prisons by State | 38.1% 27th of 27 | 0.1% tied 1st of 27 |
| Prisoners in Private Prison Per 10k PopPrivate Prisons by State | 134.1 26th of 27 | 0.3 1st of 27 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 22.5% 49th of 50 | 14.3% tied 5th of 50 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $3,472 48th of 51 | $9,167 4th of 51 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $20,000 tied last of 50 | $8,000 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 64.4% 50th of 51 | 76.5% 8th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 888 42nd of 45 | 104 6th of 45 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 74.7 50th of 50 | 197.0 10th of 50 |
| Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State | 48th 48th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 45th 45th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 3rd of 49 | $238 43rd of 49 |
| VaricellaVaccination Rates by State | 86.2% 50th of 51 | 92.6% tied 9th of 51 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 21.8% 47th of 50 | 14.9% 8th of 50 |
| Cancer CasesHealthiest States | 10.1 46th of 50 | 7.5 tied 6th of 50 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $2,571 41st of 45 | $381 6th of 45 |
| Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State | 1% tied 3rd of 39 | 4.99% 34th of 39 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 8,549 47th of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
| Min RateTax Rates by State | 1% tied 2nd of 40 | 4.75% tied 33rd of 40 |
| HIV Death RateHIV Statistics by State | 1.3 4th of 51 | 7.6 43rd of 51 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $47,342 12th of 50 | $34,464 50th of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $22.76 12th of 50 | $16.57 50th of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,945 12th of 50 | $2,872 50th of 50 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $910 12th of 50 | $662 50th of 50 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 54.4 per 100k tied 45th of 51 | 28.2 per 100k 7th of 51 |
| Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 66.7% 43rd of 44 | 13.7% 10th of 44 |
| Climate RankFarming-Friendly States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 9.7% 7th of 41 | 6.1% 37th of 41 |
| Cooling Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 195 2nd of 48 | 1,470 37th of 48 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 24.8% 45th of 51 | 13.9% 8th of 51 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 23.4% 46th of 51 | 12.3% 9th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Montana or North Carolina?
- Montana comes out ahead of North Carolina on 391 of 784 statistics where one end is better, to 377 with 16 ties. Montana leads on Agriculture, Education and Environment and 5 more categories. North Carolina leads on Travel, Law and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Montana or North Carolina?
- Montana has a population of 1,151,831 (43rd of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Montana and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Montana $72,509 (37th of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
- How do Montana and North Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Montana 3.3% (9th of 51), North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
- Where does Montana beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Montana ranks far ahead on LPC Application Fee (LPC Requirements by State): $50.00 vs $238; Income Tax Minimum Rate (Taxes by State): 1% vs 4.99%; Min Rate (Tax Rates by State): 1% vs 4.75%.
- Where does North Carolina beat Montana most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on % of Prisoners in Private Prison (Private Prisons by State): 0.1% vs 38.1%; Prisoners in Private Prison Per 10k Pop (Private Prisons by State): 0.3 vs 134.1; Excessive Drinkers (Healthiest States): 14.3% vs 22.5%.
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