#40 Maine
Top States 2011: Maine
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 187 | 26 | 38 |
| Workforce | 122 | 44 | 47 |
| Quality of Life | 259 | 6 | 6 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 72 | 48 | 41 |
| Economy | 113 | 34 | 25 |
| Education | 171 | 9 | 7 |
| Technology & Innovation | 63 | 40 | 41 |
| Business Friendliness | 80 | 32 | 28 |
| Access to Capital | 42 | 30 | 40 |
| Cost of Living | 12 | 39 | 39 |
| OVERALL | 1121 | 40 | 39 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Paul LePage (R)
Population: 1,328,361
GDP (2009 per capita): $34,535
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 7.7 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 2,649 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $436 million
Corporate tax rate: 3.5-8.93 percent (1.0 percent financial institutions)
Largest employers: Bath Iron Works Corp, Unum Insurance, TD Banknorth (Excludes Retail)
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
