Montana vs South Carolina
Montana comes out ahead of South Carolina on 443 of 777 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 13 ties. Montana leads on Agriculture, Education and Facts & Trivia and 10 more categories. South Carolina leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government.
777 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 443
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 321
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Montana | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,151,831 43rd of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,509 37th of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.3% 9th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.5% 24th of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 94.6 22nd of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,203 20th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,880 38th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,081 18th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 419.1 42nd of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 8,549 47th of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMontana · 17 statistics
- EducationMontana · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMontana · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMontana · 33 statistics
- SportsMontana · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMontana · 39 statistics
- CultureMontana · 78 statistics
- HealthMontana · 176 statistics
- TravelSouth Carolina · 29 statistics
- EconomicsMontana · 283 statistics
- GeographyMontana · 25 statistics
- LawSouth Carolina · 60 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMontana · 72 statistics
- PopulationMontana · 120 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentSouth Carolina · 120 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMontana · 46 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Montana | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| % of Prisoners in Private PrisonPrivate Prisons by State | 38.1% 27th of 27 | 0.1% tied 1st of 27 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $2.63 50th of 51 | $0.67 3rd of 51 |
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | 17.0% 4th of 48 | -7.42% 48th of 48 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 9.53 mph 3rd of 51 | 5.94 mph tied 49th of 51 |
| Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Prisoners in Private Prison Per 10k PopPrivate Prisons by State | 134.1 26th of 27 | 0.5 tied 2nd of 27 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 1.01 per 10k Government Employees 49th of 50 | 0.13 per 10k Government Employees tied 5th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 86 5th of 50 | 2 tied last of 50 |
| Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 1,304.64 47th of 51 | 621.16 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 8,549 47th of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
| CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 2.5 tied 2nd of 48 | 5 tied last of 48 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 8.2 tied 5th of 50 | 1.9 tied 46th of 50 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 1.44 2nd of 49 | 9.82 43rd of 49 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 | 60 mph tied 44th of 50 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 6.98 mph 4th of 51 | 3.06 mph 46th of 51 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $111 48th of 50 | $35.00 tied 6th of 50 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $900 tied 46th of 51 | $650 tied 1st of 51 |
| Cooling Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 195 2nd of 48 | 1,945 41st of 48 |
| Richest Person AgeRichest Person by State | 90 3rd of 47 | 60 tied 40th of 47 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.8 1st of 49 | 9.96 tied 40th of 49 |
| Wage Increase 2023-24Minimum Wage Increases by State | 0.35 tied 27th of 32 | 7.25 tied 1st of 32 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 9 tied 1st of 50 | 4 tied 40th of 50 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 7th 7th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 5,284 48th of 51 | 1,041 9th of 51 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 54.31 10th of 50 | 30.95 48th of 50 |
| % of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1.9% tied 7th of 50 | 13.5% 45th of 50 |
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 33.3% 41st of 42 | 6.69% 10th of 42 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 5.9 C 45th of 50 | 16.9 C 8th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 42.7 °F 45th of 50 | 62.4 °F 8th of 50 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 3.75% 4th of 50 | 32.5% 41st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Montana or South Carolina?
- Montana comes out ahead of South Carolina on 443 of 777 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 13 ties. Montana leads on Agriculture, Education and Facts & Trivia and 10 more categories. South Carolina leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Montana or South Carolina?
- Montana has a population of 1,151,831 (43rd of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Montana and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Montana $72,509 (37th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
- How do Montana and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Montana 3.3% (9th of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
- Where does Montana beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Montana ranks far ahead on 5 Year Income % Change (Lawyer-Friendly States): 17.0% vs -7.42%; Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 9.53 mph vs 5.94 mph; Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest) (States with Teacher Unions): 3rd vs 49th.
- Where does South Carolina beat Montana most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on % of Prisoners in Private Prison (Private Prisons by State): 0.1% vs 38.1%; Avg Cost per Mbps (Internet Costs by State): $0.67 vs $2.63; Prisoners in Private Prison Per 10k Pop (Private Prisons by State): 0.5 vs 134.1.
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