South Carolina vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of South Carolina on 492 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 293 with 13 ties. South Carolina leads on Travel and Sports. Washington leads on Education, Health and Tech & Business and 11 more categories.
798 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 293
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 492
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | South Carolina | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $69,324 43rd of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 14.1% 42nd of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.7 19th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,463 45th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,280 43rd of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,180 22nd of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 387.6 38th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,586 6th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- HealthWashington · 185 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 47 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 40 statistics
- AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 76 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 287 statistics
- CultureWashington · 79 statistics
- PopulationWashington · 124 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 18 statistics
- TravelSouth Carolina · 29 statistics
- LawWashington · 65 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 125 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWashington · 36 statistics
- SportsSouth Carolina · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | South Carolina | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $42,289 49th of 50 | $65,314 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $20.33 49th of 50 | $31.40 1st of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $3,524 49th of 50 | $5,442 1st of 50 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $813 49th of 50 | $1,256 1st of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $12.50 3rd of 50 | $89.00 50th of 50 |
| US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 51.8% 42nd of 44 | 2.23% 1st of 44 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 2 tied last of 50 | 90 3rd of 50 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 47th 47th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Regular Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $3.69 4th of 51 | $5.61 50th of 51 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 1.9 tied 46th of 50 | 8.9 3rd of 50 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $106,200 46th of 51 | $145,390 1st of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $51.06 46th of 51 | $69.90 1st of 51 |
| Annual Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $104,260 48th of 51 | $139,030 3rd of 51 |
| Hourly Median WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $50.13 48th of 51 | $66.84 3rd of 51 |
| AccessibilityBest States for Hiking | 3 tied 47th of 50 | 8 tied 2nd of 50 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $39,040 45th of 51 | $61,760 1st of 51 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $65,440 47th of 51 | $106,200 3rd of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $31.46 47th of 51 | $51.06 3rd of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $26.61 46th of 51 | $42.61 2nd of 51 |
| Electrician Mean Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $55,360 46th of 51 | $88,620 2nd of 51 |
| Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $68,000 46th of 51 | $153,900 2nd of 51 |
| Premium Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.55 6th of 51 | $6.12 50th of 51 |
| Billionaires' Net WorthMost Billionaires by State | $1.8B 40th of 42 | $180.3B 4th of 42 |
| Mid-Grade Gas, Avg Price per GallonGas Price by State | $4.14 6th of 51 | $5.86 tied 49th of 51 |
| 25th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $46,880 44th of 51 | $77,990 1st of 51 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 9 tied 43rd of 50 | 3 tied 2nd of 50 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| Voted by TouristsFriendliest States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Cooling Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,945 41st of 48 | 182 1st of 48 |
| Millwright Avg Annual SalaryUnion Millwright Pay Scale by State | $49,156 tied 42nd of 50 | $66,621 1st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, South Carolina or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of South Carolina on 492 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 293 with 13 ties. South Carolina leads on Travel and Sports. Washington leads on Education, Health and Tech & Business and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, South Carolina or Washington?
- South Carolina has a population of 5,650,232 (23rd of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do South Carolina and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do South Carolina and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. South Carolina ranks better.
- Where does South Carolina beat Washington most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on Drivers License Cost (Driver's License Cost by State): $12.50 vs $89.00; Regular Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $3.69 vs $5.61; Premium Gas, Avg Price per Gallon (Gas Price by State): $4.55 vs $6.12.
- Where does Washington beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Annual Salary (School Counselor Salary by State): $65,314 vs $42,289; Hourly Wage (School Counselor Salary by State): $31.40 vs $20.33; Monthly Pay (School Counselor Salary by State): $5,442 vs $3,524.
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