| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 104 | 45 | 41 |
| Workforce | 158 | 20 (Tie) | 20 |
| Quality of Life | 149 | 26 | 25 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 140 | 39 | 46 |
| Economy | 229 | 24 | 33 |
| Education | 103 | 7 | 2 |
| Technology & Innovation | 240 | 7 | 9 |
| Business Friendliness | 59 | 42 (Tie) | 45 |
| Cost of Living | 10 | 41 | 42 |
| Access to Capital | 12 | 27 (Tie) | 9 |
| Overall | 1204 | 35 | 40 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Martin O'Malley, Democrat
Population: 5,928,814
GDP growth: 0.0 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 5.5 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 8.25 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 5.75 percent
Gasoline tax: 45 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/stable
Major private employer: Johns Hopkins
Economic profile sources: Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maryland Dept of Business and Economic Development
