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CNBC 2025 · #17 of 50

Pennsylvania

Very favourable

Unchanged since CNBC 2024 (#17 → #17)

Overall score
84 /100

Rank #17 of 50

Best for

  • Remote-First
  • Strong tech ecosystem
  • Capital access

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Technology & Innovation #9
  • Access to Capital #9
  • Education #12

Areas to improve

  • Business Friendliness #40
  • Workforce #37

Founder Lens highlight

Remote-First — #8 of 50 · 56/100

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