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Pennsylvania Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 264 | 11 | 17 | B |
| ECONOMY | 231 | 21 | 16 | C+ |
| WORKFORCE | 154 | 39 | 37 | D- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 167 | 17 | 23 | B- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 162 | 17 | 25 | B |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 167 | 5 | 9 | A- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 83 | 42 | 40 | D |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 87 | 7 | 9 | A- |
| EDUCATION | 57 | 17 | 12 | B- |
| COST OF LIVING | 33 | 11 | 12 | B+ |
| OVERALL | 1405 | 13 | 17 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Josh Shapiro, Democrat
Population: 13,059,432
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.70%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.20%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.49%
Top individual income tax rate: 3.07%
Gasoline tax: 77.10 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, Stable/A+, Stable
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
