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Maryland Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 242 | 17 | 23 | B- |
| ECONOMY | 143 | 49 | 26 | F |
| WORKFORCE | 176 | 30 | 21 | D+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 176 | 12 | 27 | B |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 92 | 44 | 46 | D |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 154 | 13 | 9 | B+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 102 | 33 | 37 | C- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 68 | 15 | 14 | B- |
| EDUCATION | 59 | 16 | 11 | B |
| COST OF LIVING | 23 | 30 | 43 | C |
| OVERALL | 1235 | 36 | 32 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Wes Moore, Democrat
Population: 6,265,347
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.50%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.40%
Top corporate tax rate: 8.25%
Top individual income tax rate: 6.50%
Gasoline tax: 65.21 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, Stable/AAA, Negative
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
