#32 California
Top States 2011: California
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 87 | 47 | 48 |
| Workforce | 162 | 29 | 31 |
| Quality of Life | 201 | 22 | 15 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 224 | 7 | 16 |
| Economy | 119 | 30 | 18 |
| Education | 90 | 36 | 31 |
| Technology & Innovation | 219 | 1 | 1 |
| Business Friendliness | 22 | 50 | 49 |
| Access to Capital | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Cost of Living | 3 | 48 | 49 |
| OVERALL | 1227 | 32 | 32 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Jerry Brown (D)
Population: 37,253,956
GDP (2009 per capita): $46,992
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 11.7 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 259 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $25.4 billion
Corporate tax rate: 8.84 percent (10.84 percent financial institutions)
Largest employers: Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, Vons
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
