| Category | Score | 2014 Rank | 2013 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 322 | 9 | 8 |
| Workforce | 146 | 25 | 9 |
| Quality of Life | 98 | 40 | 41 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 220 | 14 | 15 |
| Economy | 255 | 13 | 35 |
| Education | 49 | 43 | 36 |
| Technology & Innovation | 118 | 30 | 26 |
| Business Friendliness | 74 | 34 | 34 |
| Cost of Living | 41 | 10 | 19 |
| Access to Capital | 5 | 41 (Tie) | 19 |
| Overall | 1328 | 24 | 23 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Nikki Haley, Republican
Population: 4,774,839
GDP growth: 1.2 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2014): 5.3 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 5 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 7 percent
Gasoline tax: 35 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/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, South Carolina FY 2013 CAFR
