A few years ago, many of us were working from home during the peak of the pandemic and a lot of workplaces have allowed employees to keep doing it, at least part-time. While some folks love working remotely, it’s not for everyone, and it turns out, how positive or negative the experience is may depend on where they live. And a new report reveals the states with the most ideal conditions for working from home.
- WalletHub has just released their annual report on the Best States for Working from Home.
- They rated the 50 states and Washington, D.C. on 12 key metrics in the main areas of Work Environment and Living Environment.
- They looked at everything from a state’s cyber security to Internet costs to average home square footage and more.
- This year’s best state for working from home is New Jersey, which is number two for work environment and 13th for living environment.
- Utah, second overall, is number one for Living Environment, while Washington, D.C., fifth overall, is first for Work Environment.
- Alaska comes in last, making it the worst state for working from home. It’s dead last for Work Environment and 47th for Living Environment.
The 10 Best States for Working From Home in 2024
(Click here to see where your state lands on the list)
- New Jersey
- Utah
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Washington, D.C.
- Connecticut
- Washington
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
- North Carolina
Source: WalletHub
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