Research for the work environment category was based on the following factors: COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people, average commute time and the cost of monthly transportation. Alternatively, the living environment data was drawn from factors such as monthly utility bills, internet speed and broadband costs.
The study revealed that New York is the best state for working from home with a total index score of 83.07. Research revealed that New York has the longest commute time in the U.S. with an average of 33.3 minutes, in addition to the highest internet speed with 190.5mbps, making New York the best state to work remotely.
Colorado is the second-best state to work remotely, new research reveals. It tops the list for home-living environment factors, due to of the state’s low monthly utility bills averaging $127.91 and internet prices of $62.76, giving it a total index score of 79.05.
The state of Illinois places as the third best state to work from home. The state has one of the higher average broadband speeds in the US with 171.3mbps, although it has a lower monthly internet price of $57.65, making Illinois the third best state for working remotely with a total index score of 76.04.
In contrast, South Dakota ranks as the worst state for remote working with the lowest total index score of 55.97. The midwestern state was listed as the second worst state for broadband speed with 74.5mbps, short commute time of 17 minutes and cheap monthly transportation costs of $30, proving that remote working isn’t cost-effective.
Mississippi is the second worst state for remote working in the U.S. with an index score of 57.63. Mississippi takes the top spot for home-living environment factors due to the state’s high utility bills costing $265.67 a month, monthly internet price of $78.50 yet slow broadband speed with 84.5mbps. It also has one of the lowest covid rates in the U.S. with 17 cases per 100,000 people.
The study reported that Nebraska places as the third worst state with a combined index score of 59.03. Like Mississippi, the state is among the top ten worst broadband speeds at 90.3mbps, despite its high monthly internet prices at $78.68.
Commenting on the study, April Mayer for Amerisleep said, “For almost two years now, COVID-19 has changed the landscape for remote working. Companies and employers have needed to adapt to the changing circumstances to expand their remote work options for their employees. This study provides an insight into which states offer the best options for those working from home.”
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