Where Hawaii Ranks 22

CNBC has issued its ranking of the 50 states in various business categories. Hawaii ranks dismally in several categories, making the top five lowest in several categories. This is not new information.

Hawaii has always been known as a business and tax hell.

Hey, but at least our quality of life is high. Guess paradise does have its perks.

Worst for Business

1. HAWAII
2. Rhode Island
3. West Virginia
4. California
5. Nevada

Worst Infrastructure

1. HAWAII
2. Connecticut
3. Vermont
4. Rhode Island
5. Maryland

Highest Cost of Doing Business

• California
• New York
• HAWAII
• Massachusetts
• Washington

Highest Cost of Living

1. HAWAII
2. Alaska
3. Connecticut
4. New York
5. New Jersey

Best Quality of Life

1. HAWAII
2. Vermont
3. Minnesota
4. Nebraska
5. (Tie) North Dakota and Maine