| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 94 | 48 | 50 |
| Workforce | 101 | 45 | 35 |
| Quality of Life | 272 | 1 | 2 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 66 | 50 | 49 |
| Economy | 185 | 41 | 41 |
| Education | 59 | 40 | 39 |
| Technology & Innovation | 81 | 45 | 45 |
| Business Friendliness | 59 | 40 | 37 |
| Cost of Living | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Access to Capital | 6 | 39 | 39 |
| Overall | 924 | 50 | 49 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Neil Abercrombie (D)Â
Population: 1,392,313
GDP growth: 1.6 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 4.7 percent
Top corporate rate: 6.4 percent
Top individual tax rate: 11 percent
Gasoline tax: 48.7 cents/gallonÂ
Bond rating/outlook: Aa2/Stable
Major pivate employers: Altres Medical, Kapiolani Medical Center, Kyo-Ya Co. Ltd., Queen's Medical Center, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Bank of Hawaii, St. Francis Healthcare System, Aeko Kula Inc., Towne Realty of Hawaii, Kaiser Permanente Medical
Economic Profile Sources: American Petroleum Institute (April 2013), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2012), Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2013 release), CareerOneStop, Moody's Investors Service (most recent senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, Tax Foundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)