Can you give some examples of the difference in services between states? In Canada we use "equalization" formulas and generally, services are pretty similar across the country (with some exceptions-- education, health)
The public school systems around Boston are top notch. (A major point for employees with children). Major international airport down the highway another selling point.
NH amazon bid knocks Massachusetts (Its road/traffic, which pre pandemic was truly aweful...) but reminds Am amazon its close to our restaurants and universities. https://www.wbur.org/bostonomix/2017/10/18/new-hampshire-ama...
The public schools where the rich are are great. Boston is ringed by rich suburbs. If your not rich enough to live somewhere with good schools MA schools are middling.