New Jersey ranks 27th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 9.30.
New Jersey Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 27th of 50
Score: 9.30
2025: 30th, 12.41
Change: up 3 places, -3.11 points
National median: 12.88
How New Jersey Compares to Its Neighbors
New Jersey's 3 bordering states are Delaware (13th, 27.35), New York (40th, 0.60), Pennsylvania (39th, 2.01), averaging 9.99.
