50 States - 50 Laboratories
This site gives you the data to compare the performance of all 50 states and D.C. against common policy goals.
Fact of the Week
State Government Spending: Which states spend the most—and least—per person? In 2025, per capita state government spending averaged $9,331 nationwide. Massachusetts was 29% above average at $12,042, while Texas ($4,658) and Florida ($5,004) spent the least.