FinanceTalent pool, startup ecosystem drive East Coast hub's successBoston is a key part of Massachusetts' innovation economy. The state, home to around 7 million people, has expanded its economic output by about 30% over the past five years, reaching $820 billion in 2025. © ReutersMIKA MIZOBUCHI and YUJI OHIRAJune 4, 2026 13:01 JSTNEW YORK/HOUSTON -- Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, has topped the 2026 edition of a survey identifying the most attractive U.S. cities for foreign companies to invest in, reflecting its deep talent pool and thriving startup ecosystem.