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Here are the top 10 states for working remotely based on utility costs, internet speeds, and job openings

Tim ParadisMay 29, 2024, 11:31 IST

Blacksburg, Virginia.Brett Maurer

A look at internet speeds, power costs, and job openings revealed the top states for remote gigs.
The furniture maker Desky identified Virginia as the No. 1 state for remote work.

Working from home can lead to odd-looking ensembles, pairing fancy shirts with comfy pants.

But beyond worrying about your on-camera appearance, WFH setups can also lead to concerns about the speed of your internet connection or how much you spend to run the AC on hot days.

Desky, which makes ergonomic furniture, reviewed internet speeds, electricity costs, and openings for remote jobs to determine which US states are ideal for work-from-home gigs.

Here are the top 10:

10. Oklahoma

Hochatown, Oklahoma.Wirestock

9. Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Fang Deng/Shutterstock

8. Georgia

Columbus, Georgia.SeanPavonePhoto

7. Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee.Marcia Straub/Getty Images

6. Texas

Houston, Texas.John Coletti/Getty Images

5. Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland.Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

4. Delaware

Delaware.Robert Kirk/Getty Images

3. Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona.antsdrone/Shutterstock

2. Washington

Washington.MarkHatfield/Getty Images

1. Virginia

Arlington, Virginia.Nate Hovee

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