Massachusetts Affordability and Competitiveness Ranking is in Freefall
Each year, CNBC ranks the 50 states on 10 broad categories of competitiveness using 128 metrics. The categories are weighted based on how frequently states use them as a selling point in economic development and marketing materials. In other words, states are judged on the attributes they use to sell themselves. For example, Massachusetts most likely touts its talented workforce, public education system and quality of life as key attributes. 2024 Category Ranking Weight MA 2024 Ranking 2023 Category Ranking Weight MA 2023 Ranking Drop in Places 1 Infrastructure 17% 44 Workforce 16% 34 31 2 Workforce 15% 38 Infrastructure 15.60% 13 4 3 Economy 14% 40 Economy 14.40% 26 14 4 Quality of Life 13% 9 Life, Health, Inclusion […]