New York ranks 40th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 0.60.
New York Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 40th of 50
Score: 0.60
2025: 27th, 13.67
Change: down 13 places, -13.07 points
National median: 12.88
How New York Compares to Its Neighbors
New York's 5 bordering states are Connecticut (12th, 27.65), Massachusetts (48th, -14.80), New Jersey (27th, 9.30), Pennsylvania (39th, 2.01), Vermont (2nd, 56.70), averaging 16.17.
