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CNBC 2025 · #46 of 50

Rhode Island

Less favourable

Fell 2 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#44 → #46)

Overall score
67 /100

Rank #46 of 50

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Quality of Life #13
  • Workforce #21
  • Technology & Innovation #33

Areas to improve

  • Business Friendliness #46
  • Cost of Doing Business #46

Founder Lens highlight

VC-Backed — #43 of 50 · 43/100

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