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Massachusetts Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 228 | 24 | 35 | C+ |
| ECONOMY | 247 | 16 | 15 | B- |
| WORKFORCE | 182 | 26 | 23 | C- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 184 | 10 | 8 | B |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 69 | 49 | 49 | F |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 160 | 8 | 4 | B+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 115 | 27 | 42 | C |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 88 | 6 | 5 | A- |
| EDUCATION | 81 | 1 | 2 | A+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 18 | 39 | 43 | D+ |
| OVERALL | 1372 | 15 | 20 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Maura Healey, Democrat
Population: 7,154,084
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 2.40%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.50%
Top corporate tax rate: 8.00%
Top individual income tax rate: 9.00%
Gasoline tax: 45.96 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, Stable/AA+, Stable
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
