IL Among Best States To Work Remotely, New Ranking Says

ILLINOIS — Illinois is among the best states to work remotely, according to a recent ranking from employment website developersforhire.com.

The Prairie State came in fourth on the list, which evaluated states based on cost of living, internet speed, recreation and nightlife, outdoor beauty, community engagement and percentage of remote employees.

The website noted Illinois’ balance of urban and rural environments.

“Food, culture, and sports lovers can rejoice because its largest city, Chicago, offers a spectacular range of activities at a significantly lower cost of living than other metropolitan areas such as NYC or San Francisco,” according to the ranking.

Downstate, some communities offer incentives to newcomers, the website said. Remote workers who move to Mattoon can get $5,000 cash for relocating, plus vouchers, memberships and experiences. Quincy offers some new residents an up to $5,000 property tax rebate or a $3,500 rental rebate.

The top states for remote workers, according to developersforhire.com, are:

1. Colorado
2. Texas
3. Minnesota
4. Illinois
5. California
6. Tennessee
7. Georgia
8. Utah
9. Michigan
10. Oregon and Washington (tied)