Massachusetts

Massachusetts Relocation Information

Massachusetts is bordered on the north by Vermont and New Hampshire, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Rhode Island, and Connecticut, and by New York on the west. Massachusetts is the 44th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 6.4 million, is the 13th most populous state. Massachusetts joined the Union as the 6th state on February 6, 1788. The major industries in Massachusetts include textiles, electronics, publishing, education, tourism, and fishing. The nickname of the state of Massachusetts is "The Bay State". The Massachusetts Bay Colony was named after the indigenous population, the Massachusett. Massachusetts was named for an Algonquian Indian word that means "a big hill place."

Massachusetts has several state taxes, including a personal income tax, state sales tax, and property taxes.

State Capital: Boston
State Motto: "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" - ( By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty)
State Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee
State Flower: Mayflower (also called the ground laurel or trailing arbutus)
State Song: All Hail to Massachusetts
State Tree: American elm
State Gem: Rhodonite
State Fish: Cod

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 7
Lowest Overall Taxes: 19
Best Environment for Education: 3
Lowest Crime: 22

In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

MA	Worcester	$269,333
MA	Springfield	$362,928
MA	Cape Cod	$623,945
MA	Wellesley	$1,222,500
MA	Boston	$1,493,750

Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:

Newton

Major cities in Massachusetts include Boston, the largest city and capital, and Springfield and Worcester.

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