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Telecommuting is more viable in some states than others, however, based on WalletHub's latest ranking, which used a dozen metrics to assess all 50 states and DC in two main categories: living environment (meaning the cost of electricity, internet accessibility, and average square footage of one's home, among other factors), and work environment—including the share of workers currently working from home and cybersecurity risks. Delaware emerges as the most remote work-friendly state, while Alaska staggers into last place. Here are the top and bottom 10:
Best states
Delaware
Utah (No. 1 in "Living Environment" category)
Maryland
District of Columbia (No. 1 in "Work Environment" category)
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Washington
New Hampshire
Worst states
Maine
Oklahoma
Iowa
Mississippi
South Dakota
West Virginia
Arkansas
Wyoming
Montana
Alaska (last in "Work Environment" category)
Link: https://www.newser.com/