South Carolina vs Texas
Texas comes out ahead of South Carolina on 457 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 326 with 17 ties. South Carolina leads on Tech & Business, Sports and Environment and 4 more categories. Texas leads on Agriculture, Health and Education and 6 more categories.
800 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
- 326
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 7
- Wins
- 457
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | South Carolina | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 | 32,101,064 2nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $69,324 43rd of 51 | $78,476 22nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 14.1% 42nd of 51 | 13.8% 40th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.7 19th of 51 | 97.1 27th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,463 45th of 51 | $58,219 27th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,280 43rd of 51 | $65,750 24th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,180 22nd of 51 | $1,403 33rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 387.6 38th of 51 | 344.9 31st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,586 6th of 48 | 1,820 3rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureTexas · 17 statistics
- HealthTexas · 188 statistics
- EducationTexas · 51 statistics
- LawTexas · 65 statistics
- Tech & BusinessSouth Carolina · 47 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyTexas · 36 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
- EconomicsTexas · 290 statistics
- EnvironmentSouth Carolina · 40 statistics
- CultureTexas · 78 statistics
- Crime & SafetyTexas · 74 statistics
- TravelTexas · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentSouth Carolina · 121 statistics
- PopulationSouth Carolina · 125 statistics
- Facts & TriviaSouth Carolina · 18 statistics
- GeographySouth Carolina · 25 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | South Carolina | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $14,000 49th of 50 | $7,000 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Billionaires' Net WorthMost Billionaires by State | $1.8B 40th of 42 | $219B 3rd of 42 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $101,480 46th of 47 | $145,610 5th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $48.79 46th of 47 | $70.01 5th of 47 |
| School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 60 mph tied 44th of 50 | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 6th 6th of 51 | 47th 48th of 51 |
| US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 51.8% 42nd of 44 | 7.14% 7th of 44 |
| Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State | 0.48% tied 4th of 50 | 1.49% tied 44th of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 94.9% 10th of 51 | 87.6% 50th of 51 |
| Tax RateStates with No Property Tax | 0.51% 5th of 51 | 1.58% 45th of 51 |
| Climate RankFarming-Friendly States | 9th 9th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Community Environment RankSaddest States | 11th 11th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Family FunBest States to Raise a Family | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 0.53% tied 6th of 51 | 1.6% 46th of 51 |
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 6.69% 10th of 42 | 34.1% 42nd of 42 |
| Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State | $1,238 6th of 51 | $3,907 45th of 51 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 32.5% 41st of 50 | 3.55% 3rd of 50 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $1,562 36th of 45 | $287 2nd of 45 |
| NFIP Cost Difference From 2021Floods by State | 2% tied 9th of 47 | 17.0% 47th of 47 |
| Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State | 0.57% tied 6th of 51 | 1.8% 45th of 51 |
| Average EarningsLawyer-Friendly States | $105,320 42nd of 48 | $150,250 6th of 48 |
| Health Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 39th 39th of 47 | 4th 4th of 47 |
| Death RateDeath Rate by State | 1,080 per 100k 41st of 51 | 751 per 100k 3rd of 51 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 31 46th of 50 | 74 9th of 50 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 10.4% 9th of 51 | 7.6% 46th of 51 |
| Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State | $232.28M 39th of 50 | $13.66B 3rd of 50 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $106,200 46th of 51 | $132,980 10th of 51 |
| Avg Income of Top 0.01% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $11.12M 47th of 51 | $31.13M 11th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $51.06 46th of 51 | $63.93 10th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, South Carolina or Texas?
- Texas comes out ahead of South Carolina on 457 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 326 with 17 ties. South Carolina leads on Tech & Business, Sports and Environment and 4 more categories. Texas leads on Agriculture, Health and Education and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, South Carolina or Texas?
- South Carolina has a population of 5,650,232 (23rd of 51 US states) and Texas has 32,101,064 (2nd of 51).
- How do South Carolina and Texas compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51), Texas $78,476 (22nd of 51) among US states. Texas ranks better.
- How do South Carolina and Texas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51), Texas 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Texas ranks better.
- Where does South Carolina beat Texas most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Corporate Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 6th vs 47th; Real Estate Property Tax Rate (Property Taxes by State): 0.48% vs 1.49%; HepB 3 Doses (Teens) (Vaccination Rates by State): 94.9% vs 87.6%.
- Where does Texas beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Texas ranks far ahead on Maximum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $7,000 vs $14,000; Billionaires' Net Worth (Most Billionaires by State): $219B vs $1.8B; Annual Mean Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $145,610 vs $101,480.
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