#50 Rhode Island
Top States 2011: Rhode Island
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 89 | 46 | 45 |
| Workforce | 165 | 26 | 25 |
| Quality of Life | 193 | 24 | 33 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 26 | 49 | 48 |
| Economy | 83 | 42 | 49 |
| Education | 115 | 24 | 14 |
| Technology & Innovation | 95 | 27 | 28 |
| Business Friendliness | 32 | 48 | 48 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 23 |
| Cost of Living | 8 | 43 | 41 |
| OVERALL | 838 | 50 | 49 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Lincoln Chafee (I)
Population: 1,052,567
GDP (2009 per capita): $40,7523
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 10.9 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 802 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $331 million
Corporate tax rate: 9.0 percent
Largest employers: Citizens Bank, CVS Caremark, Citizens Financial Group
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
