With the current economic conditions, work life is becoming more stressful for many, and the concept of work-life balance becomes an increasingly acute issue.
Lensa analysed the US states and several countries based on factors such as the average number of hours worked, estimated commute times, childcare costs and overall happiness of residents to determine the places with the best work-life balance.
You can view the full findings here: https://lensa.com/insights/
The Best US States for Work-Life Balance
|
Rank |
State |
Average Weekly Hours Worked |
Estimated Commute Time (mins) |
Average Childcare Cost (per 5 Day Working Week) |
Happiness Score /100 |
Overall Work-Life Balance Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
North Dakota |
38.0 |
17.5 |
$125 |
65.6 |
8.98 |
|
2 |
Utah |
40.0 |
21.4 |
$136 |
67.8 |
7.81 |
|
3 |
Idaho |
41.2 |
21.6 |
$102 |
63.1 |
7.76 |
|
4 |
South Dakota |
41.6 |
17.4 |
$89 |
60.8 |
7.71 |
|
5 |
Iowa |
39.4 |
19.7 |
$142 |
61.1 |
7.66 |
|
6 |
Montana |
37.4 |
19.1 |
$130 |
51.1 |
7.45 |
|
7 |
Nebraska |
40.9 |
19.3 |
$172 |
59.1 |
6.63 |
|
8 |
New Mexico |
35.9 |
23.2 |
$118 |
43.4 |
6.53 |
|
9 |
Minnesota |
40.1 |
22.2 |
$220 |
67.3 |
6.12 |
|
10 |
Hawaii |
39.3 |
25.3 |
$188 |
68.3 |
6.07 |
North Dakota comes out as the state with the best work-life balance score, at 8.98 out of 10. The state ranked extremely well for its lower average weekly working hours and its short commute time of just 17 and a half minutes. This results in less time being spent in the office and more on your home life.
At 7.81 out of 10, Utah has the second-highest work-life balance score in the entirety of the US. Utah ranks in the top fifteen for both their lower average weekly working…
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