Want to Live Off the Grid? Wisconsin is a Good Choice

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 -- 12:01 PM

Ever want to get away from it all? Live off the land, drink rainwater, and read by candlelight?

Some states are better for a life among the trees. To help you find your own remote slice of heaven, LawnStarter ranked 2023’s Best States to Live Off the Grid. They compared the 50 states based on 23 key factors, such as the cost of farmland, legality of self-generated utilities, and availability of renewable energy. They also considered indicators like climate, phone connectivity, and access to rural hospitals.

Wisconsin's rank in some key metrics include 1st for suitability of electric, water, and waste laws for off-grid living. 10th for projected 5-year growth of solar installations. 23rd for the cost of living index. 9th for the yearly average number of very hot days. And 9th for the natural hazards index.

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