Oregon vs South Carolina
Oregon comes out ahead of South Carolina on 477 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 300 with 14 ties. Oregon leads on Agriculture, Education and Health and 12 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports.
791 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 477
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 15
- Wins
- 300
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 1
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,281,848 27th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,011 19th of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.9% 28th of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.4 40th of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,451 37th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $72,460 12th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,525 38th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 311.2 29th of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,268 24th of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
- EducationOregon · 51 statistics
- HealthOregon · 188 statistics
- EnvironmentOregon · 40 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 286 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOregon · 33 statistics
- CultureOregon · 79 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOregon · 46 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- LawOregon · 60 statistics
- Crime & SafetyOregon · 75 statistics
- GeographyOregon · 25 statistics
- PopulationOregon · 125 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOregon · 117 statistics
- Facts & TriviaOregon · 18 statistics
- TravelOregon · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Oregon | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $460 50th of 51 | $45.00 2nd of 51 |
| Livability RankDisability Benefits by State | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $44.00 48th of 50 | $10.00 3rd of 50 |
| Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 37 tied 3rd of 51 | 8 49th of 51 |
| AccessibilityBest States for Hiking | 8 tied 2nd of 50 | 3 tied 47th of 50 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 49th 50th of 51 | 6th 6th of 51 |
| GDP Growth by State | 1% tied 44th of 50 | 3.1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 84 6th of 50 | 2 tied last of 50 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $94,420 4th of 51 | $65,440 47th of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $45.40 4th of 51 | $31.46 47th of 51 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $42.68 3rd of 51 | $24.98 46th of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $88,770 3rd of 51 | $51,950 46th of 51 |
| Regular Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.10 47th of 51 | $3.69 4th of 51 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 8.2 tied 5th of 50 | 1.9 tied 46th of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $60.00 45th of 50 | $12.50 3rd of 50 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 48th 47th of 49 | 6th 6th of 49 |
| Anxiety RateMental Health Statistics by State | 7,212 per 100k 3rd of 51 | 7,712 per 100k 45th of 51 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.64 48th of 51 | $4.55 6th of 51 |
| Total RankBicycle Laws by State | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $41.03 5th of 51 | $26.61 46th of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $85,330 5th of 51 | $55,360 46th of 51 |
| Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $131,000 5th of 51 | $68,000 46th of 51 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $5.36 47th of 51 | $4.14 6th of 51 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $132,660 7th of 51 | $104,260 48th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $63.78 7th of 51 | $50.13 48th of 51 |
| Corruption Score (BestLife)Most Corrupt States | 86.81 4th of 50 | 11.98 44th of 50 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $111 47th of 50 | $35.00 tied 6th of 50 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $134,830 2nd of 49 | $79,480 41st of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 64.82 2nd of 49 | 38.21 41st of 49 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Oregon or South Carolina?
- Oregon comes out ahead of South Carolina on 477 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 300 with 14 ties. Oregon leads on Agriculture, Education and Health and 12 more categories. South Carolina leads on Sports. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Oregon or South Carolina?
- Oregon has a population of 4,281,848 (27th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Oregon and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do Oregon and South Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. South Carolina ranks better.
- Where does Oregon beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on Livability Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 2nd vs 49th; Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest) (States with Teacher Unions): 2nd vs 49th; Access Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 37 vs 8.
- Where does South Carolina beat Oregon most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Required License Fee (LCSW Requirements by State): $45.00 vs $460; License Cost Residents (Fly Fishing by State): $10.00 vs $44.00; Corporate Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 6th vs 49th.
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