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These states rank as the best places to work from home, analysis finds

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Published  April 6, 2026 4:04pm CDT
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The Brief

    • A WalletHub analysis found that geography plays a key role in remote work success, as factors like internet costs, home size and household crowding affect productivity and savings.
    • The study ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., using 12 metrics across work and living conditions to determine the best places to work from home.
    • Utah, Delaware and Connecticut emerged as the top three states, driven by strong broadband access, lower costs and more spacious housing.

A new analysis from personal finance site WalletHub finds that where Americans live can significantly impact their ability to work from home, as remote and hybrid arrangements remain a lasting feature of the post-pandemic workforce.

To identify the states with the most favorable remote-work conditions, WalletHub analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 12 key metrics, including the share of remote workers, internet costs, cybersecurity, as well as home size and levels of household crowding.

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What they're saying:

"Working from home can save people money on transportation, while offering a more comfortable environment and flexible hours," said Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst. 

"However, factors such as energy costs, internet speed, home size and household crowding can significantly affect savings and productivity. While remote jobs can be done anywhere, some states are better suited for working from home than others."

Methodology:

To determine the best states for working from home, WalletHub evaluated the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two main categories: "Work Environment" and "Living Environment."

The analysis used 12 metrics, each weighted and scored on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions. WalletHub then calculated a weighted average for each state and the District to produce overall scores, which were used to rank the locations.

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Best states for working from home

Dig deeper:

Utah

Utah ranks as the best state for remote work, thanks to low electricity and internet costs, widespread broadband access, and the largest average home size in the country. About 18% of workers are currently remote, with more than 95% able to work from home.

Delaware

Delaware comes in second, with strong broadband access, fast internet speeds, and spacious, uncrowded homes. Roughly 15% of the workforce works remotely, and nearly 97% could do so.

Connecticut

Connecticut ranks third, offering the lowest internet costs in the nation along with high broadband availability and above-average home sizes. About 16% of workers are remote, while nearly 96% have the potential to telecommute.

The Source: The information in this story comes from a WalletHub analysis comparing all 50 states and the District of Columbia on remote-work conditions. This story was reported from Los Angeles. 

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