Your comparison is valid if, and only if, all other social metrics are equal between Sweden and Michigan. For example, do Michiganers have the same level of ac

Your comparison is valid if, and only if, all other social metrics are equal between Sweden and Michigan. For example, do Michiganers have the same level of access to quality medical care as Swedes? What are the smoking rates in Sweden compared to Michigan? What about the housing quality? Etc. etc. etc. In other words, there's a lot of variables at play here.