Connecticut ranks 12th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 27.65.
Connecticut Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 12th of 50
Score: 27.65
2025: 15th, 24.67
Change: up three places, +2.98 points
National median: 12.88
How Connecticut Compares to Its Neighbors
Connecticut's 3 bordering states are Massachusetts (48th, -14.80), New York (40th, 0.60), Rhode Island (38th, 2.60), averaging -3.87. Connecticut scores above that neighbor average. The Northeast's median is 5.15, the lowest of the four regions.
