Compare states for HQ and expansion — CNBC 2025 rankings.

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CNBC 2025 · #3 of 50

Florida

Very favourable

Improved 2 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#5 → #3)

Overall score
98 /100

Rank #3 of 50

Best for

  • VC-Backed
  • Fintech
  • Deep talent pool
  • Capital access
  • Strong economy

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Economy #1
  • Workforce #2
  • Access to Capital #3

Areas to improve

  • Cost of Living #48
  • Education #29

Founder Lens highlight

VC-Backed — #2 of 50 · 70/100

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