| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 135 | 42 | 43 |
| Workforce | 163 | 21 | 28 |
| Quality of Life | 178 | 23 | 20 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 126 | 43 | 41 |
| Economy | 149 | 48 | 39 |
| Education | 116 | 1 | 4 |
| Technology & Innovation | 196 | 15 | 13 |
| Business Friendliness | 58 | 41 | 48 |
| Cost of Living | 5 | 46 | 45 |
| Access to Capital | 21 | 9 | 11 |
| Overall | 1147 | 42 | 41 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Christopher Christie (R)Â
Population: 8,864,590
GDP growth: 1.3 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 8.6 percent
Top corporate rate: 9 percent
Top individual tax rate: 8.97 percent         Â
Gasoline tax: 14.5 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa3/Stable
Major private employers: Samsung Electronics America, Continental Airlines, Hackensack University Medical Center, Virtua Hospital, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Morristown Medical Center, Bally's Atlantic City, Uzit Inc., Parexel International, Corizon, Career Network Affiliates Inc.
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)