| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 169 | 36 | 24 |
| Workforce | 131 | 34 | 30 |
| Quality of Life | 136 | 29 | 34 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 103 | 44 | 39 |
| Economy | 200 | 32 | 27 |
| Education | 83 | 24 | 34 |
| Technology & Innovation | 156 | 23 | 39 |
| Business Friendliness | 182 | 1 | 1 |
| Cost of Living | 15 | 36 | 37 |
| Access to Capital | 4 | 44 | 14 |
| Overall | 1179 | 38 | 31 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jack Markell, Democrat
Population: 925,749
GDP growth: 1.6 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 5.8 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 8.7 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 6.75 percent
Gasoline tax: 41 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/stable
Major private employer: Christiana Care Health Systems
Economic profile sources: Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Delaware Book of Lists
