| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 311 | 8 | 22 |
| Workforce | 198 | 9 | 15 |
| Quality of Life | 106 | 41 | 41 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 210 | 15 | 21 |
| Economy | 195 | 35 | 25 |
| Education | 64 | 36 | 46 |
| Technology & Innovation | 141 | 26 | 26 |
| Business Friendliness | 74 | 34 | 35 |
| Cost of Living | 32 | 19 | 24 |
| Access to Capital | 16 | 19 | 30 |
| Overall | 1347 | 23 | 32 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Nikki Haley (R)Â
Population: 4,723,723
GDP growth: 2.7 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 8.0 percent
Top corporate rate: 5 percent
Top individual tax rate: 7 percent Â
Gasoline tax: 16.8 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/Stable
Major private employers: Greenville Memorial Hospital, BMW Manufacturing Co., Palmetto Health Richland, McLeod Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Baldor Dodge Reliance, Oreck, Piggly Wiggly, St. Francis Hospital, Women's & Children's Hospital
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)