Nebraska vs North Dakota
North Dakota comes out ahead of Nebraska on 396 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 365 with 25 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Education and 5 more categories. North Dakota leads on Sports, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 4 more categories.
786 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 25 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 365
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 8
- Wins
- 396
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,030,421 38th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $76,475 29th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3% 6th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.6% 18th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 11th of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,297 6th of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,400 32nd of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,072 17th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 218.4 12th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,281 34th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNebraska · 16 statistics
- EnvironmentNebraska · 38 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 48 statistics
- GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNebraska · 63 statistics
- TravelNebraska · 28 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- PopulationNebraska · 125 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 120 statistics
- AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Dakota · 299 statistics
- HealthNebraska · 186 statistics
- CultureEven · 78 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Health Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 46th 46th of 47 | 1st 1st of 47 |
| US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 5.26% 5th of 44 | 100.0% 44th of 44 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 1.02 6th of 50 | 0.49 49th of 50 |
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $58,369 5th of 50 | $43,079 47th of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $28.06 5th of 50 | $20.71 47th of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $4,864 5th of 50 | $3,589 47th of 50 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $1,122 5th of 50 | $828 47th of 50 |
| Attractive People RankMost Attractive States | 4th 4th of 49 | 46th 45th of 49 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 47th 47th of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
| FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States | 43rd 8th best of 50 | 5th 5th worst of 50 |
| Community & Environment RankHappiest States | 4th 3rd of 50 | 41st 41st of 50 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 46th 5th best of 50 | 8th 8th worst of 50 |
| Wasted Instead of ReusedFood Waste by State | 41st 10th best of 50 | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $1,032 tied 45th of 51 | $88.00 8th of 51 |
| SSI Lobbying Disclosure ScoreMost Corrupt States | 70.8 tied 10th of 50 | 40.8 47th of 50 |
| Estimated TaxesLeast Taxed States | $11,085 43rd of 51 | $5,885 7th of 51 |
| Tax as % of IncomeLeast Taxed States | 12.7% 43rd of 51 | 6.7% 7th of 51 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 16.0% tied 47th of 50 | 2% tied 8th of 50 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $1.01 tied 37th of 51 | $0.64 2nd of 51 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $30.00 tied 35th of 50 | $20.00 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $75.34 12th of 51 | $87.71 47th of 51 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $344,470 37th of 50 | $373,230 3rd of 50 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 6.84% 30th of 43 | 2.9% 1st of 43 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $38.00 46th of 50 | $18.00 tied 12th of 50 |
| Affordability RankBest States for Fishing | 41st 41st of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 50.2% 44th of 51 | 82.0% 10th of 51 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $309 17th of 50 | $384 50th of 50 |
| Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 45th 45th of 50 | 12th 12th of 50 |
| Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State | 5,138 per 100k 34th of 51 | 3,583 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Speeding IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 2.3 per 1k drivers tied 16th of 51 | 11.9 per 1k drivers 51st of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Nebraska or North Dakota?
- North Dakota comes out ahead of Nebraska on 396 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 365 with 25 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Education and 5 more categories. North Dakota leads on Sports, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Nebraska or North Dakota?
- Nebraska has a population of 2,030,421 (38th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Nebraska and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- How do Nebraska and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Nebraska 3% (6th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Nebraska beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Nebraska ranks far ahead on US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 5.26% vs 100.0%; # Dentists per 1k jobs (Dentist Salary by State): 1.02 vs 0.49; Annual Salary (School Counselor Salary by State): $58,369 vs $43,079.
- Where does North Dakota beat Nebraska most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on Health Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 46th; Employment and Wealth Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 5th vs 47th; DMV Fees (Car Dealer Fees by State): $88.00 vs $1,032.
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