| Forbes: The Best States for Business and Careers LINK: 50 State Report Hawaii Profile Tourism and the U.S. military are the significant drivers of Hawaii’s $75 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 $560,000 is $130,000 more than any other state.  Tough to beat the weather though. Hawaii Rank in Forbes Lists  Hawaii At a Glance 
    Population: 1,409,600Governor: Neil AbercrombieMedian Household Income:$69,200Job Growth (2014): 1%Cost of Doing Business: 30.1% above nat'l avgCollege Attainment: 31.2%Net Migration (2013): 6,000Moody's Bond Rating: Aa2 |