| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 251 | 23 (Tie) | 32 |
| Workforce | 219 | 4 | 3 |
| Quality of Life | 126 | 34 | 30 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 203 | 21 (Tie) | 31 |
| Economy | 295 | 4 | 13 |
| Education | 67 | 33 | 15 |
| Technology & Innovation | 222 | 12 (Tie) | 10 |
| Business Friendliness | 132 | 19 | 18 |
| Cost of Living | 37 | 14 | 20 |
| Access to Capital | 17 | 17 (Tie) | 15 |
| Overall | 1569 | 5 | 12 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Pat McCrory
Population: 9,848,060
GDP growth: 2.3 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 6.2 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 6.9 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 5.8 percent
Gasoline tax: 56 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/stable
Major private employer: Wal-Mart
Economic profile sources: Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina FY 2013 CAFR
