| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 226 | 30 | 38 |
| Workforce | 201 | 10 | 6 |
| Quality of Life | 172 | 22 | 18 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 204 | 19 (Tie) | 21 |
| Economy | 211 | 29 | 10 |
| Education | 100 | 9 | 8 |
| Technology & Innovation | 226 | 10 | 12 |
| Business Friendliness | 163 | 5 | 6 |
| Cost of Living | 19 | 32 | 20 |
| Access to Capital | 16 | 19 (Tie) | 13 |
| Overall | 1538 | 8 (Tie) | 5 (Tie) |
Economic Profile
Governor: Terry McAuliffe
Population: 8,260,405
GDP growth: 0.1 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 4.9 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 6 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 5.75 percent
Gasoline tax: 36 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, Virginia FY 2013 CAFR
