| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 285 | 16 | 19 |
| Workforce | 115 | 43 | 45 |
| Quality of Life | 226 | 5 | 4 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 110 | 44 | 42 |
| Economy | 159 | 46 | 42 |
| Education | 76 | 27 | 6 |
| Technology & Innovation | 116 | 32 | 35 |
| Business Friendliness | 97 | 27 | 21 |
| Cost of Living | 12 | 39 | 39 |
| Access to Capital | 9 | 33 | 46 |
| Overall | 1205 | 38 | 35 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Paul LePage (R)Â
Population: 1,329,192
GDP growth: 0.5 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 6.8 percent
Top corporate rate: 8.93 percent
Top individual tax rate: 7.95 percent
Gasoline tax: 31.5 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa2/Negative (multiple)
Major private employers: University of Maine, Maine Medical Center, Children's Miracle Network, Maine General Health System, Unum, St. Mary's Health System, IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Pratt & Whitney, Jackson Laboratory, Aroostook Medical Center
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 (senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, Tax Foundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)