| Best States For Business -- Hawaii Profile Forbes, November, 2018 Tourism and the U.S. military are the significant drivers of Hawaii’s $92 billion economy. Hawaii has one of the most onerous business tax situations. Another drawback: the highest cost of living in the U.S. Hawaii’s median home price of $708,000 is $115,000 more than any other state. Tough to beat the weather though. Hawaii -- #46 Best States for Business At a Glance 
 Population: 1,427,500Governor: David IgeMedian Household Income: $76,072Job Growth (2018): 1.8%Cost of Doing Business: 21.2% above nat'l avg.College Attainment: 32.9%Net Migration (2017): -3,300Moody's Bond Rating: Aa1 read … Forbes Hawaii Profile PBN: See where Hawaii ranks among Forbes’ best states for business |