#20 Washington
Top States 2011: Washington
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 98 | 43 | 33 |
| Workforce | 165 | 26 | 30 |
| Quality of Life | 234 | 13 | 8 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 195 | 18 | 35 |
| Economy | 114 | 32 | 18 |
| Education | 131 | 14 | 22 |
| Technology & Innovation | 190 | 5 | 5 |
| Business Friendliness | 82 | 31 | 34 |
| Access to Capital | 86 | 8 | 5 |
| Cost of Living | 14 | 37 | 35 |
| OVERALL | 1309 | 20 | 15 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Christine Gregoire (D)
Population: 6,724,540
GDP (2009 per capita): $45,881
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 9.1 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 781 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $2.5 billion
Corporate tax rate: None
Largest employers: Boeing, Microsoft, Fred Meyer (Excludes Retail)
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
