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CNBC 2025 · #9 of 50

Indiana

Very favourable

Improved 2 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#11 → #9)

Overall score
87 /100

Rank #9 of 50

Best for

  • Bootstrapper
  • Fintech
  • Remote-First
  • Low cost of doing business
  • Low cost of living

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Cost of Living #2
  • Cost of Doing Business #3
  • Business Friendliness #5

Areas to improve

  • Quality of Life #48
  • Education #46

Founder Lens highlight

Bootstrapper — #1 of 50 · 64/100

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