#33 Michigan
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Detroit. Michigan
| Category | Score | 2012 Rank | 2011 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 170 | 29 | 27 |
| Workforce | 130 | 38 | 41 |
| Quality of Life | 147 | 34 | 35 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 181 | 25 | 10 |
| Economy | 144 | 28 | 36 |
| Education | 83 | 38 | 34 |
| Technology & Innovation | 154 | 12 | 8 |
| Business Friendliness | 77 | 34 | 36 |
| Access to Capital | 63 | 21 | 31 |
| Cost of Living | 39 | 12 | 18 |
| OVERALL | 1188 | 33 | 34 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Richard Snyder (R)
Population: 9,876,187
GDP (per capita): $34,166
Number of S&P companies: 20
Top corporate tax rate: 6.00 percent
Gasoline taxes/fees: 42.9 cents
Bond Rating/Outlook: Aa2/Stable
SAT scores (average): 1761/2400
Degree Granting Institutions (colleges/universities): 107
Sources: Census Bureau (2011), Standard & Poor's (2012), Tax Foundation (2012), American Petroleum Institute (2012), Bureau Labor Statistics (2011), National Center For Education Statistics (2011), Moody's (2012), CNBC
