In a 2024 study, New Jersey was considered the best state for working from home in the United States with a total score of 64.76. This score is a weighted average across 12 metrics which were divided into two major categories. Examples of metrics include cybersecurity, the percentage of workers working remotely, as well as the cost of internet in each state.
Best states for remote work in the United States in 2024, by overall score
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Total score is a weighted average across 12 various metrics that can be divided into either work environment or living environment categories.
Each metric was graded on a 100 point scale, with a score of 100 representing the best infrastructure. Work environment is worth 60 points while living environment is worth 40.
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WalletHub. (April 8, 2024). Best states for remote work in the United States in 2024, by overall score [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 02, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1279910/us-best-states-remote-work-overall-score/
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