The 15 Best States for Working Remotely

Working from home during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. Many Americans now call their home an office as well. This makes where you live – and your home environment in general – more important than ever. So what are the best states for working remotely? WalletHub has done the research for you. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 12 key metrics. According to the study, the “data set ranges from the share of workers working from home before COVID-19 to internet cost and cybersecurity.” The study also considered the size of homes in each state. Below, you’ll find the 15 best states for working remotely along with data on home prices from Business Insider, cost of living data from AreaVibes and internet connectivity rankings for all 50 states from Broadband Now.

Delaware

Washington

New Hampshire

Colorado

Georgia

Arizona

Utah

Oregon

North Carolina

South Dakota

Virginia

Tennessee

Minnesota

New Jersey

Vermont

Want to see WalletHub’s full report? Check here to find the overall rankings for the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia. In addition to viewing each state’s overall scores, you can see how states rank in terms of overall work environment and living environment.

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