Rhode Island ranks 38th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 2.60.
Rhode Island Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 38th of 50
Score: 2.60
2025: 36th, 4.21
Change: down 2 places, -1.61 points
National median: 12.88
How Rhode Island Compares to Its Neighbors
Rhode Island's 2 bordering states are Connecticut (12th, 27.65), Massachusetts (48th, -14.80), averaging 6.42.
