California ranks 37th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 2.65.
California Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 37th of 50
Score: 2.65
2025: 47th, -6.12
Change: up 10 places, +8.77 points on paper — but 5.00 of that is the Null and Void Statutes deduction being removed this edition; net of that adjustment, California moved +3.77 points.
National median: 12.88
How California Compares to Its Neighbors
California's 3 bordering states are Arizona (24th, 13.30), Nevada (32nd, 5.65), Oregon (8th, 34.60), averaging 17.85.
