Massachusetts is ranked 38th in CNBC's 2024 rankings for business.
The financial network rankings are based on factors ranging from the economy and cost of living to workforce, cost of doing business, technology and innovation.
The Bay State's best score was for quality of life.
Connecticut was the highest ranked state in New England at 32, Rhode Island the lowest ranked 44th.
Virginia was the best state in the country.
Hawaii the worst.