A remote worker attends a virtual meeting on their laptop.
A remote worker attends a virtual meeting on their laptop.
  • Remote work remains popular, but the opportunities seem to be dwindling.
  • For those who want to or already do work remotely, WalletHub ranked the 50 states and Washington, D.C.
  • It analyzed a dozen factors including the cost of living and the average cost of Internet access.

Remote work became a necessity during COVID lockdowns and has remained popular although some employers have tried a variety of methods, including hybrid work mandates and threats of outsourcing, to bring workers back into offices.