#48 Hawaii
Top States 2011: Hawaii
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 54 | 50 | 49 |
| Workforce | 106 | 47 | 50 |
| Quality of Life | 281 | 1 | 1 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 93 | 46 | 49 |
| Economy | 159 | 16 | 22 |
| Education | 80 | 40 | 38 |
| Technology & Innovation | 62 | 42 | 43 |
| Business Friendliness | 50 | 43 | 42 |
| Access to Capital | 36 | 33 | 31 |
| Cost of Living | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| OVERALL | 922 | 48 | 48 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Neil Abercrombie (D)
Population: 1,360,301
GDP (2009 per capita): $45,308
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 6.0 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 573 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $410 million
Corporate tax rate: 4.4-6.4 percent (7.92 percent financial institutions)
Largest employers: Hilton Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Hawaiian Airlines
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
