Pennsylvania ranks 39th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 2.01.
Pennsylvania Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 39th of 50
Score: 2.01
2025: 32nd, 10.01
Change: down 7 places, -8.00 points
National median: 12.88
How Pennsylvania Compares to Its Neighbors
Pennsylvania's 6 bordering states are Delaware (13th, 27.35), Maryland (46th, -7.00), New Jersey (27th, 9.30), New York (40th, 0.60), Ohio (16th, 17.85), West Virginia (22nd, 14.10), averaging 10.37.
