Economy
State & Local Tax Burden-.5
In 2020, Maine’s tax burden declined but remained above the New England average.
Cost of Energy10
The price of industrial electricity rose 10% in 2021, mirroring increases across New England.
Cost of Health Care-0.4
Health care expenditures fell 0.4% in 2021 but remain an ongoing challenge.
Cost of Doing Business0
In 2021, Maine’s cost of doing business was unchanged.
Postsecondary Degrees and Credentials0
In 2019, 53% of Mainers had a degree or a professional credential, below the New England average of 58%. 2022 results were not available at time of publication.
Eighth-Grade Math0
In 2019, 34% of Maine 8th graders were proficient in mathematics. 2022 results were not available at the time of publication.
Fourth-Grade Reading0
In 2019, 36% of Maine 4th graders were proficient in reading. 2022 results were not available at the time of publication.
Prekindergarten Education-2
In 2021-22, the share of schools with pre-Ks fell to 77%, partly due to COVID, but this is expected to rebound next year.
Entrepreneurship5
In 2020, the number of business starts exceeded closures by 9%, up from 4% in 2019.
International Exports32
Maine exports soared 32% in 2021, reaching their highest level in a decade.