CNBC 2025 · #14 of 50
Washington
Very favourableFell 4 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#10 → #14)
Overall score
85 /100
Rank #14 of 50
Best for
Category snapshot
Top strengths
- Technology & Innovation #4
- Workforce #5
- Economy #6
Areas to improve
- Cost of Doing Business #48
- Business Friendliness #41
Founder Lens highlight
VC-Backed — #11 of 50 · 61/100
StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.