Buildremote, a remote consulting company, released its report on the “30 Best US Cities for Remote Workers” in 2024. The study is based on a data-driven ranking of cities across the United States, evaluating cities based on criteria such as short-term rental availability, quality of life, internet quality, and cost of living, among other factors.
The number one city is Miami, Florida, which has a great short-term rental market, a rich cultural scene, cafes and working spaces. With a total point score of 747, the city gained its spot as the number one city for remote workers.
Here are the top 5 cities, with each of the factors:
1. Miami, Florida
- Short-term rental points: 408
- Quality of life points: 0
- Cafe points: 140
- Walkability points: 98
- Public transit points: 78
- Flight price points: 90
- Coworking space points: 115
- Popularity space points: 68
- Internet points: 72
- Cost to visit (negative points): -14
- Cost to live (negative points): -308
Score: 747 points
2. Atlanta, Georgia
- Short-term rental points: 374
- Quality of life points: 0
- Cafe points: 112
- Walkability points: 77
- Public transit points: 0
- Flight price points: 0
- Coworking space points: 110
- Popularity space points: 32
- Internet points: 96
- Cost to visit (negative points): -112
- Cost to live (negative points): 0
Score: 689 points
3. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Short-term rental points: 425
- Quality of life points: 0
- Cafe points: 0
- Walkability points: 0
- Public transit points: 0
- Flight price points: 120
- Coworking space points: 125
- Popularity space points: 0
- Internet points: 0
- Cost to visit (negative points): 0
- Cost to live (negative points): 0
Score: 670 points
4. Washington D.C.
- Short-term rental points: 289
- Quality of life points: 238
- Cafe points: 0
- Walkability points: 161
- Public transit points: 0
- Flight price points: 15
- Coworking space points: 105
- Popularity space points: 0
- Internet points: 0
- Cost to visit (negative points): -56
- Cost to live (negative points): -112
Score: 640 points
5. Tampa, Florida
- Short-term rental points: 306
- Quality of life points: 0
- Cafe points: 105
- Walkability points: 0
- Public transit points: 0
- Flight price points: 80
- Coworking space points: 0
- Popularity space points: 44
- Internet points: 84
- Cost to visit (negative points): 0
- Cost to live (negative points): 0
Score: 619 Points
Read the full report here.