Massachusetts ranks 48th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of -14.80.
Massachusetts Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 48th of 50
Score: -14.80
2025: 40th, 1.19
Change: down 8 places, -15.99 points
National median: 12.88
How Massachusetts Compares to Its Neighbors
Massachusetts's 5 bordering states are Connecticut (12th, 27.65), New Hampshire (15th, 21.60), New York (40th, 0.60), Rhode Island (38th, 2.60), Vermont (2nd, 56.70), averaging 21.83.
