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Best Places to Live in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a leader in education and healthcare with world-class universities and hospitals, a thriving biotech sector, and rich colonial history, despite high living costs.

135.0 — Very High
Pop: 7.0MRent: $1,850
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Boston

Massachusetts

152.4 — Very High
Rent: $2,300/moHome: $720,000Pop: 676K

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