Massachusetts
Massachusetts

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Boston may get most of the attention in this New England state, but Massachusetts holds many other livable communities. Some of the best places to live in Massachusetts include Cambridge, Brookline and Newton. More than a dozen Fortune 500 companies are located in Massachusetts, including Liberty Mutual. The state also has more than 7,000 farms growing tobacco, livestock and fruit. 

Quick Facts

Average Household Income
$102,675
Average Property Tax
$2,063
State Population
7,019,307
Sales Tax
6.25%
State Income Tax
5%

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