Rhode Island vs South Carolina
Rhode Island comes out ahead of South Carolina on 459 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 311 with 17 ties. Rhode Island leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Education and 8 more categories. South Carolina leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports and 1 more category.
787 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 459
- Avg. percentile
- 53
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 311
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Rhode Island | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,118,627 44th of 51 | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $87,796 15th of 51 | $69,324 43rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.2% 22nd of 51 | 14.1% 42nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 102.3 37th of 51 | 93.7 19th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,878 35th of 51 | $52,463 45th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,900 13th of 51 | $59,280 43rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,342 30th of 51 | $1,180 22nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 144.1 4th of 51 | 387.6 38th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,761 29th of 48 | 2,586 6th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- HealthRhode Island · 180 statistics
- Crime & SafetyRhode Island · 70 statistics
- EducationRhode Island · 51 statistics
- TravelSouth Carolina · 29 statistics
- Tech & BusinessRhode Island · 47 statistics
- PopulationRhode Island · 123 statistics
- CultureRhode Island · 79 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentRhode Island · 37 statistics
- EconomicsRhode Island · 286 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentRhode Island · 120 statistics
- GeographyRhode Island · 25 statistics
- LawRhode Island · 64 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergySouth Carolina · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaEven · 18 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Rhode Island | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles TraveledFatal Car Accidents by State | 0.7 1st of 51 | 1.9 51st of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageDentist Salary by State | $104 1st of 39 | $61.17 38th of 39 |
| School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State | $13.72 per pack 49th of 51 | $8.43 per pack 3rd of 51 |
| Deaths per 100k PopFatal Car Accidents by State | 4.8 tied 1st of 51 | 20.7 47th of 51 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 47th 47th of 51 |
| Teacher's Union Rank (1=Strongest)States with Teacher Unions | 5th 5th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Fatalities per 100m Vehicle MilesWorst Drivers by State | 0.75 tied 6th of 49 | 1.73 49th of 49 |
| Community RankBest States for Fishing | 46th 46th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| Avg Annual FatalitiesDeadliest Highway by State | 4 tied 1st of 50 | 30 43rd of 50 |
| GDP Growth by State | 1.1% tied 42nd of 50 | 3.1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - AsianMost Obese States | 15.2% 33rd of 40 | 7.7% 1st of 40 |
| Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $5,000 tied 33rd of 50 | $2,500 1st of 50 |
| Safety RankQuality of Life by State | 5th 5th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Crime RatePension-Friendly States | 83 tied 7th of 49 | 5 tied 46th of 49 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 64.7 5th of 50 | 32.5 tied 44th of 50 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $81,915 49th of 51 | $43,338 9th of 51 |
| Estiamted Incidents per 100k PopSnake Bite Statistics by State | 0.04 tied 1st of 48 | 7.72 39th of 48 |
| BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State | 45th 44th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Violent Crime Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 168 per 100k 4th of 50 | 471 per 100k 43rd of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 87.8% 49th of 51 | 94.9% 10th of 51 |
| Median Income - Seven-or-More Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $199,214 2nd of 51 | $99,544 41st of 51 |
| MenACWYVaccination Rates by State | 95.1% 6th of 51 | 85.2% 45th of 51 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $1,051 51st of 51 | $489 12th of 51 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $74,220 3rd of 51 | $39,210 42nd of 51 |
| Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners | 48th 48th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
| Costs RankFarming-Friendly States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Health and Safety RelatedMost Stressed States | 48th 3rd best of 50 | 10th 10th worst of 50 |
| Voted by TouristsFriendliest States | 41st 41st of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageDentist Salary by State | $204,770 2nd of 39 | $161,210 31st of 39 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Rhode Island or South Carolina?
- Rhode Island comes out ahead of South Carolina on 459 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 311 with 17 ties. Rhode Island leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Education and 8 more categories. South Carolina leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Rhode Island or South Carolina?
- Rhode Island has a population of 1,118,627 (44th of 51 US states) and South Carolina has 5,650,232 (23rd of 51).
- How do Rhode Island and South Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Rhode Island $87,796 (15th of 51), South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51) among US states. Rhode Island ranks better.
- How do Rhode Island and South Carolina compare on Poverty Rate (%)?
- Poverty Rate (%): Rhode Island 11.2% (22nd of 51), South Carolina 14.1% (42nd of 51) among US states. Rhode Island ranks better.
- Where does Rhode Island beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Rhode Island ranks far ahead on Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled (Fatal Car Accidents by State): 0.7 vs 1.9; Hourly Median Wage (Dentist Salary by State): $104 vs $61.17; School Safety Rank (Public School Rankings by State): 2nd vs 49th.
- Where does South Carolina beat Rhode Island most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Total Average Price (Cigarette Prices by State): $8.43 per pack vs $13.72 per pack; Community Rank (Best States for Fishing): 3rd vs 46th; GDP Growth by State: 3.1% vs 1.1%.
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