Maryland ranks 46th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of -7.00.
Maryland Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 46th of 50
Score: -7.00
2025: 41st, 0.87
Change: down 5 places, -7.87 points
National median: 12.88
How Maryland Compares to Its Neighbors
Maryland's 4 bordering states are Delaware (13th, 27.35), Pennsylvania (39th, 2.01), Virginia (28th, 7.70), West Virginia (22nd, 14.10), averaging 12.79.
