| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 207 | 32 | 18 |
| Workforce | 116 | 41 (Tie) | 33 |
| Quality of Life | 241 | 3 | 9 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 93 | 48 | 45 |
| Economy | 196 | 33 | 43 |
| Education | 98 | 10 (Tie) | 2 |
| Technology & Innovation | 141 | 26 | 27 |
| Business Friendliness | 145 | 13 | 13 |
| Cost of Living | 8 | 43 | 40 |
| Access to Capital | 16 | 19 (Tie) | 15 |
| Overall | 1261 | 30 (Tie) | 27 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Maggie Hassan, Democrat
Population: 1,323,459
GDP growth: 0.9 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 4.4 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 8.5 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 5 percent on interest and dividend earnings
Gasoline tax: 38 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/stable
Major private employer: Wal-Mart
Economic profile sources: Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, New Hampshire FY 2013 CAFR
