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Editorial scenario score

Compare Remote-Work City Scenarios

Weights cover cost, cafe/coworking proxy, weather, city size and income. Missing sunny-days and income fields use disclosed defaults; validate current local conditions.

Remote Work Score

Compare an editorial 0–100 scenario score from included reference fields

● 80+ Highest band● 60–79 Upper band● 40–59 Middle band● <40 Lower band
1
Olathe, KS
Pop: 147,466 • COL: 93.30
71
2
Overland Park, KS
Pop: 197,062 • COL: 93.30
71
3
Cary, NC
Pop: 178,883 • COL: 98.00
70
4
Boise City, ID
Pop: 235,416 • COL: 93.40
69
5
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 253,886 • COL: 97.40
69
6
Enterprise CDP, NV
Pop: 243,802 • COL: 97.40
69
7
Laredo, TX
Pop: 252,974 • COL: 87.80
69
8
McAllen, TX
Pop: 146,599 • COL: 85.60
69
9
Sioux Falls, SD
Pop: 206,405 • COL: 90.30
69
10
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 453,649 • COL: 97.40
69
11
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 203,042 • COL: 90.80
68
12
Brownsville, TX
Pop: 190,166 • COL: 85.20
68
13
Charleston, SC
Pop: 155,988 • COL: 100.60
68
14
Clarksville, TN
Pop: 180,705 • COL: 92.10
68
15
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 488,670 • COL: 97.40
68
16
Columbus, GA
Pop: 201,877 • COL: 88.80
68
17
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 316,603 • COL: 91.30
68
18
Durham, NC
Pop: 295,845 • COL: 96.60
68
19
Fayetteville, NC
Pop: 209,751 • COL: 91.40
68
20
Fort Collins, CO
Pop: 170,368 • COL: 96.60
68

How We Calculate Scores

• Cost of Living (30%)
• Cafe-count proxy (25%; missing = 0)
• Sunny Days (20%; missing = 200)
• Rule-based city-size band (15%)
• Median-income proxy (10%; missing = $50,000)
• Ties: city name, then state

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 recorded index adds points
  • Cafe & Coworking Proxy (25%) - Cafe count field; coworking is not directly measured
  • Climate Proxy (20%) - Sunny-days field; missing values use 200 days
  • City Size (15%) - Rule-based population bands
  • Income Proxy (10%) - Median income field; missing values use $50,000
  • Interpretation - Scores are editorial comparisons, not forecasts or recommendations

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.