Compare states for HQ and expansion — CNBC 2025 rankings.

Full state page

CNBC 2025 · #23 of 50

New York

Moderate

Fell 1 rank since CNBC 2024 (#22 → #23)

Overall score
80 /100

Rank #23 of 50

Best for

  • VC-Backed
  • Strong tech ecosystem
  • Capital access
  • Infrastructure-ready
  • Strong economy

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Technology & Innovation #3
  • Access to Capital #3
  • Economy #5

Areas to improve

  • Business Friendliness #50
  • Cost of Living #45

Founder Lens highlight

VC-Backed — #9 of 50 · 61/100

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