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CNBC 2025 · #11 of 50

Colorado

Very favourable

Improved 5 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#16 → #11)

Overall score
86 /100

Rank #11 of 50

Best for

  • Fintech
  • Strong tech ecosystem
  • Deep talent pool

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Workforce #7
  • Technology & Innovation #9
  • Infrastructure #11

Areas to improve

  • Cost of Living #47
  • Cost of Doing Business #38

Founder Lens highlight

Fintech — #12 of 50 · 56/100

StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.