Source: George Kavallines
| Category | Score | 2016 Rank | 2015 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 263 | 9 | 16 (Tie) |
| Cost of Doing Business | 214 | 18 | 17 (Tie) |
| Infrastructure | 180 | 30 | 23 (Tie) |
| Economy | 229 | 11 | 6 |
| Quality of Life | 161 | 30 | 33 (Tie) |
| Technology & Innovation | 185 | 7 | 10 |
| Education | 100 | 28 | 30 |
| Business Friendliness | 91 | 15 (Tie) | 17 |
| Cost of Living | 50 | 18 | 23 |
| Access to Capital | 49 | 2 (Tie) | 1 (Tie) |
| Overall | 1522 | 5 | 9 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Pat McCrory, Republican
Population: 10,042,802
GDP growth: 2.7 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2016): 5.1 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 4 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 5.75
Gasoline tax: 53.65 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa, stable
Major private employers: Wal-Mart, Bank of America
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
