South Carolina vs Wyoming
Wyoming comes out ahead of South Carolina on 449 of 784 statistics where one end is better, to 317 with 18 ties. South Carolina leads on Travel and Tech & Business. Wyoming leads on Education, Agriculture and Facts & Trivia and 11 more categories.
784 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 317
- Avg. percentile
- 43
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 449
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | South Carolina | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,650,232 23rd of 51 | 590,784 51st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $69,324 43rd of 51 | $76,176 30th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 14.1% 42nd of 51 | 10.5% 15th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.7 19th of 51 | 92.7 16th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,463 45th of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,280 43rd of 51 | $61,560 36th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,180 22nd of 51 | $992 8th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 387.6 38th of 51 | 179.9 5th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,586 6th of 48 | 8,224 45th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
- AgricultureWyoming · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWyoming · 18 statistics
- CultureWyoming · 77 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWyoming · 36 statistics
- EconomicsWyoming · 287 statistics
- PopulationWyoming · 122 statistics
- EnvironmentWyoming · 39 statistics
- GeographyWyoming · 25 statistics
- HealthWyoming · 183 statistics
- TravelSouth Carolina · 27 statistics
- Tech & BusinessSouth Carolina · 47 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWyoming · 123 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWyoming · 69 statistics
- SportsWyoming · 17 statistics
- LawWyoming · 66 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | South Carolina | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 5.94 mph tied 49th of 51 | 10.39 mph 1st of 51 |
| GDP Growth by State | 3.1% tied 1st of 50 | 0.5% tied 48th of 50 |
| Avg Income of Top 0.01% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $11.12M 47th of 51 | $74.43M 1st of 51 |
| % of Students Below Basic Reading LevelU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 47.0% tied 45th of 51 | 32.0% 1st of 51 |
| Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $26,861 48th of 51 | $50,057 3rd of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 3.06 mph 46th of 51 | 7.86 mph 2nd of 51 |
| Safety RankQuality of Life by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 4th 3rd of 48 | 46th 44th of 48 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $45.00 2nd of 51 | $350 tied 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,463 45th of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Deaths in 1918Spanish Flu Deaths by State | 14,250 42nd of 49 | 780 1st of 49 |
| Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State | $6,120 tied 42nd of 51 | $3,180 1st of 51 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $38,414 46th of 51 | $31,250 4th of 51 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $156 4th of 50 | $318 45th of 50 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,586 6th of 48 | 8,224 45th of 48 |
| Crime RatePension-Friendly States | 5 tied 46th of 49 | 83 tied 7th of 49 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $39,040 45th of 51 | $49,940 tied 4th of 51 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $40.00 tied 9th of 50 | $616 49th of 50 |
| Annual Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $98,460 43rd of 47 | $135,440 6th of 47 |
| Hourly Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $47.34 43rd of 47 | $65.12 6th of 47 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $35.00 tied 6th of 50 | $102 46th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 30.95 48th of 50 | 54.46 9th of 50 |
| Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool | 31 46th of 50 | 76 7th of 50 |
| EducationBest States to Live In | 42nd 41st of 49 | 4th 3rd of 49 |
| Total ScoreBest States for Hiking | 2 tied last of 50 | 76 10th of 50 |
| Richest Person AgeRichest Person by State | 60 tied 40th of 47 | 88 tied 4th of 47 |
| SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States | 65.48 12th of 51 | 19.57 51st of 51 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 16.9 C 8th of 50 | 5.6 C 46th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 62.4 °F 8th of 50 | 42.0 °F 46th of 50 |
| Experience RatingBest States for Hiking | 1.9 tied 46th of 50 | 7.7 tied 9th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, South Carolina or Wyoming?
- Wyoming comes out ahead of South Carolina on 449 of 784 statistics where one end is better, to 317 with 18 ties. South Carolina leads on Travel and Tech & Business. Wyoming leads on Education, Agriculture and Facts & Trivia 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 Wyoming?
- South Carolina has a population of 5,650,232 (23rd of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
- How do South Carolina and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: South Carolina $69,324 (43rd of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
- How do South Carolina and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): South Carolina 4.5% (tied 37th of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
- Where does South Carolina beat Wyoming most clearly?
- South Carolina ranks far ahead on GDP Growth by State: 3.1% vs 0.5%; Golf Ranking (Best State for Golf): 4th vs 46th; Required License Fee (LCSW Requirements by State): $45.00 vs $350.
- Where does Wyoming beat South Carolina most clearly?
- Wyoming ranks far ahead on Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 10.39 mph vs 5.94 mph; Avg Income of Top 0.01% Families (Income Inequality by State): $74.43M vs $11.12M; % of Students Below Basic Reading Level (U.S. Literacy Rates by State): 32.0% vs 47.0%.
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