CNBC 2025 · #43 of 50
Maine
Less favourableFell 1 rank since CNBC 2024 (#42 → #43)
Overall score
71 /100
Rank #43 of 50
Category snapshot
Top strengths
- Quality of Life #2
- Cost of Living #21
- Education #22
Areas to improve
- Infrastructure #50
- Business Friendliness #45
Founder Lens highlight
Bootstrapper — #34 of 50 · 48/100
StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.