Summary
A study by WalletHub found the best U.S. states for working from home based on factors like living costs, home environment, and internet access. Utah ranked as the top state due to low electricity costs and large home sizes. Delaware and Connecticut followed as second and third, offering high broadband access and reasonable internet prices.
Key Facts
- A Statista survey shows nearly one in five Americans work from home regularly.
- Working from home can improve work-life balance and reduce commuting costs.
- WalletHub analyzed states using 12 metrics, including internet costs and home size.
- The District of Columbia has the highest share of remote workers but ranks 19th best.
- Utah ranked first for working from home due to low electricity costs and large homes.
- Delaware and Connecticut ranked second and third for high broadband access.
- Colorado, Washington, Maryland, and Oregon have high shares of remote workers.
