North Carolina vs Oregon
Oregon comes out ahead of North Carolina on 417 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 370 with 11 ties. North Carolina leads on Sports, Travel and Geography and 4 more categories. Oregon leads on Agriculture, Environment and Education and 5 more categories.
798 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
- 370
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 7
- Wins
- 417
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 8
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | North Carolina | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,343,875 9th of 51 | 4,281,848 27th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,388 38th of 51 | $83,011 19th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.0% 35th of 51 | 11.9% 28th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 94.3 21st of 51 | 103.4 40th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,310 33rd of 51 | $55,451 37th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,290 29th of 51 | $72,460 12th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,228 25th of 51 | $1,525 38th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 330.3 30th of 51 | 311.2 29th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,359 10th of 48 | 5,268 24th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
- SportsNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentOregon · 40 statistics
- EducationOregon · 51 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 293 statistics
- HealthOregon · 192 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOregon · 47 statistics
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 25 statistics
- PopulationNorth Carolina · 126 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Carolina · 75 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 61 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOregon · 33 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Carolina · 18 statistics
- CultureOregon · 79 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 120 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | North Carolina | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $62,000 50th of 51 | $117,320 4th of 51 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 5th 5th of 51 | 49th 50th of 51 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $24.49 48th of 51 | $42.68 3rd of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $50,950 48th of 51 | $88,770 3rd of 51 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 75.3 5th of 50 | 36.5 49th of 50 |
| Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $25.78 49th of 51 | $41.03 5th of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $53,610 49th of 51 | $85,330 5th of 51 |
| 75th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $59,250 48th of 51 | $100,860 4th of 51 |
| Cancer CasesHealthiest States | 7.5 tied 6th of 50 | 11.1 tied last of 50 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 5th 5th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 19.2% 3rd of 51 | 9.4% tied 45th of 51 |
| Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State | $8,000 tied 2nd of 50 | $20,000 tied last of 50 |
| Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $67,660 47th of 51 | $131,000 5th of 51 |
| Median Teacher SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $48,980 48th of 51 | $78,920 6th of 51 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 90 6th of 49 | 8 46th of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 90 6th of 49 | 8 46th of 49 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $749 46th of 51 | $150 tied 4th of 51 |
| 25th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $46,440 47th of 51 | $61,660 6th of 51 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 6th 6th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 6th 6th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Total Weighted ScoreBest States to Own a Business | 29 tied 5th of 50 | 19 tied 46th of 50 |
| Weighted ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 29 tied 5th of 50 | 19 tied 46th of 50 |
| Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $53,400 50th of 51 | $91,160 10th of 51 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 10th 10th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 38 8th of 49 | 146 46th of 49 |
| GDP Growth by State | 2.7% 6th of 50 | 1% tied 44th of 50 |
| Tipped WagesMinimum Wage by State | $2.13 tied last of 49 | $14.70 4th of 49 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $38,710 44th of 51 | $73,340 5th of 51 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 13.9% 8th of 51 | 25.7% 47th of 51 |
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 11th tied 11th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, North Carolina or Oregon?
- Oregon comes out ahead of North Carolina on 417 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 370 with 11 ties. North Carolina leads on Sports, Travel and Geography and 4 more categories. Oregon leads on Agriculture, Environment and Education and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, North Carolina or Oregon?
- North Carolina has a population of 11,343,875 (9th of 51 US states) and Oregon has 4,281,848 (27th of 51).
- How do North Carolina and Oregon compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51), Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do North Carolina and Oregon compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. North Carolina ranks better.
- Where does North Carolina beat Oregon most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Corporate Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 5th vs 49th; SSI Political Financing Score (Most Corrupt States): 75.3 vs 36.5; Cancer Cases (Healthiest States): 7.5 vs 11.1.
- Where does Oregon beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on 90th Percentile Wage (Teacher Pay by State): $117,320 vs $62,000; Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023 (Electrician Salary by State): $42.68 vs $24.49; Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023 (Electrician Salary by State): $88,770 vs $50,950.
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