| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 117 | 43 (Tie) | 34 |
| Workforce | 124 | 38 | 42 |
| Quality of Life | 186 | 19 | 20 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 55 | 50 | 47 |
| Economy | 161 | 44 (Tie) | 49 |
| Education | 91 | 18 | 23 |
| Technology & Innovation | 109 | 34 | 42 |
| Business Friendliness | 56 | 45 (Tie) | 46 |
| Cost of Living | 9 | 42 | 44 |
| Access to Capital | 14 | 23 (Tie) | 21 |
| Overall | 922 | 50 | 49 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Lincoln Chafee, Democrat
Population: 1,051,511
GDP growth: 1.4 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 8.3 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 9 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 5.99 percent
Gasoline tax: 51 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa2/negative
Major private employer: Lifespan
Economic profile sources: Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Rhode Island FY 2013 CAFR
