This is the second installment of the MTF Competitiveness Index, which is designed to provide residents, employers, and policymakers with a holistic assessment of how Massachusetts compares to our regional and economic competitor states across 27 different metrics in four categories of competitiveness: 

• Economic Health – fundamental elements of state economies;
• Population & Labor Force Trends – ongoing demographic, migration, and workforce patterns;
• Business, Employment & Investment Factors – how policy and investment decisions affect state business climates; and
• Resident Life – quality of life factors that impact residents every day. 

In this edition, we use the 2024 Index as a baseline, and we present clear, comparable data to assess how decisions made in Massachusetts and factors outside of our control are shaping our competitiveness. This year, we are also deepening our understanding of competitiveness in Massachusetts by publishing a companion poll that surveyed residents on their views of living in Massachusetts, as well as its competitive strengths and weaknesses.