#37 South Carolina
Top States 2011: South Carolina
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 224 | 14 | 6 |
| Workforce | 244 | 6 | 5 |
| Quality of Life | 134 | 42 | 45 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 193 | 19 | 8 |
| Economy | 54 | 49 | 46 |
| Education | 60 | 46 | 43 |
| Technology & Innovation | 103 | 26 | 26 |
| Business Friendliness | 86 | 29 | 30 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 34 |
| Cost of Living | 23 | 28 | 24 |
| OVERALL | 1153 | 37 | 31 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Nikki Haley (R)
Population: 4,625,364
GDP (2009 per capita): $30,845
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 10.0 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 730 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $877 million
Corporate tax rate: 5.0 percent (4.5 percent for financial institutions)
Largest employers: Blue Cross & Blue Shield, BMW Manufacturing, Michelin North America
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
