Remote Work Score
Find the best US cities for remote workers based on cost, lifestyle & amenities
● 80+ Excellent● 60+ Great● 40+ Good● <40 Consider Carefully
1
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 197,062 • COL: 93.30
0
291
71
2
Olathe, KS
Pop: 147,466 • COL: 93.30
0
294
71
3
Cary, NC
Pop: 178,883 • COL: 98.00
0
297
70
4
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 453,649 • COL: 97.40
0
300
69
5
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 253,886 • COL: 97.40
0
295
69
6
Laredo, TX
Pop: 252,974 • COL: 87.80
0
312
69
7
Enterprise CDP, NV
Pop: 243,802 • COL: 97.40
0
342
69
8
Boise City, ID
Pop: 235,416 • COL: 93.40
0
299
69
9
Sioux Falls, SD
Pop: 206,405 • COL: 90.30
0
289
69
10
McAllen, TX
Pop: 146,599 • COL: 85.60
0
312
69
11
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 488,670 • COL: 97.40
0
335
68
12
Omaha, NE
Pop: 483,362 • COL: 92.50
0
293
68
13
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 482,425 • COL: 98.00
0
292
68
14
Tulsa, OK
Pop: 410,915 • COL: 89.50
0
301
68
15
Henderson, NV
Pop: 337,280 • COL: 97.40
0
343
68
16
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 316,603 • COL: 91.30
0
312
68
17
Durham, NC
Pop: 295,845 • COL: 96.60
0
300
68
18
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 294,750 • COL: 92.00
0
302
68
19
Plano, TX
Pop: 288,228 • COL: 103.30
0
304
68
20
North Las Vegas, NV
Pop: 284,772 • COL: 97.40
0
341
68
How We Calculate Scores
• Cost of Living (30%)
• Cafe/Coworking Density (25%)
• Sunny Days/Climate (20%)
• City Size Sweet Spot (15%)
• Income Potential (10%)
Why Location Matters for Remote Workers
As remote work becomes the norm, choosing the right city can significantly impact your quality of life and savings. Our Remote Work Score analyzes cities across multiple factors that matter most to digital nomads and remote professionals.
What We Measure
- Cost of Living (30%) - Lower costs mean more savings from your remote salary
- Cafe & Coworking Culture (25%) - Places to work outside your home
- Climate & Weather (20%) - Sunny days for work-life balance
- City Size (15%) - Mid-size cities often offer best balance
- Income Potential (10%) - Local economic strength
Top Remote Work Destinations
Cities like Austin, Denver, and Raleigh consistently rank high for remote workers due to their combination of affordable living, strong cafe culture, and excellent weather. Meanwhile, smaller cities like Boise and Salt Lake City offer even better value for those seeking a quieter lifestyle.