| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 117 | 43 (Tie) | 42 |
| Workforce | 156 | 23 | 21 |
| Quality of Life | 192 | 18 | 23 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 95 | 47 | 43 |
| Economy | 138 | 47 | 48 |
| Education | 118 | 4 | 1 |
| Technology & Innovation | 218 | 15 | 15 |
| Business Friendliness | 63 | 37 | 41 |
| Cost of Living | 7 | 44 | 46 |
| Access to Capital | 20 | 11 (Tie) | 9 |
| Overall | 1124 | 43 | 42 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Chris Christie, Republican
Population: 8,899,339
GDP growth: 1.1 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 6.9 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 9 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 8.97 percent
Gasoline tax: 33 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa3/negative
Major private employer: Wakefern Food Corporation
Economic profile sources: Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, New Jersey FY 2013 CAFR
