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Blacksburg, Virginia.
Blacksburg, Virginia.

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  • 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.
  • Washington and Arizona also ranked well for work-from-home jobs based on these factors.

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
Two cabins sit on the edge of a lake.
Hochatown, Oklahoma.

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Average internet speed: 351 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 10.72 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 15

9. Louisiana
The top of a tall white building, overlooking a green city with a wide river.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Average internet speed: 324.9 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 9.37 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 11

8. Georgia
Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, Georgia.

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Average internet speed: 414.9 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 12.26 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 17

7. Tennessee
Homes in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Average internet speed: 351.1 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 10.79 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 19

6. Texas
Houston skyline at dusk
Houston, Texas.

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Average internet speed: 425.9 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 11.36 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 16

5. Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland, downtown cityscape at dusk.
Baltimore, Maryland.

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Average internet speed: 506.7 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 13.92 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 18

4. Delaware
Aerial shot of waterside homes in Delaware.
Delaware.

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Average internet speed: 469.7 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 13.21 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 21

3. Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona.
Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Average internet speed: 396.1 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 13.16 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 40

2. Washington
An aerial view of lakeside houses in Seattle.
Washington.

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Average internet speed: 451 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 9.79 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 14

1. Virginia
Arlington, Virginia.
Arlington, Virginia.

Nate Hovee

Average internet speed: 505.6 Mbps

Average electricity cost: 12.4 cents per kilowatt-hour

Remote job openings per 10,000 people: 23

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