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title: "United States for digital nomads: 93 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/united-states
description: "United States for remote workers: 93 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Honolulu (71/100). United States…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# United States for digital nomads: 93 cities compared (2026)

United States has 93 cities in the dataset. Honolulu scores highest under balanced weights at 71/100; New Orleans is the cheapest with a city-level price at $2,778 a month. United States has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in United States, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Honolulu | 71 | 3329 | 65.1 | Beaches and surf; Year-round warmth | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/honolulu |
| 2 | Fort Lauderdale | 69 | 3000 (national estimate) | 85 | Fort Lauderdale Beach; Canals and yachts | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/fort-lauderdale |
| 3 | Sarasota | 69 | 3000 (national estimate) | 117.4 | Siesta Key beach; Ringling Museum | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/sarasota |
| 4 | St. Petersburg (Florida) | 69 | 3000 (national estimate) | 112.5 | Dalí Museum; Central Avenue arts district | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/st-petersburg-florida |
| 5 | Key West | 68 | 3000 (national estimate) | 103.4 | Duval Street; Mallory Square sunsets | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/key-west |
| 6 | Irvine | 68 | 3000 (national estimate) | 131.9 | UC Irvine; Master-planned villages | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/irvine |
| 7 | West Palm Beach | 68 | 3000 (national estimate) | 101.1 | Clematis Street and the waterfront; Brightline to Miami | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/west-palm-beach |
| 8 | Washington DC | 68 | 3267 | 59.9 | Free museums; Metro system | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/washington |
| 9 | Miami | 68 | 3425 | 74.8 | Beaches; Latin American hub | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/miami |
| 10 | Orlando | 68 | 3043 | 75.4 | Theme parks; Busy airport with cheap fares | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/orlando |
| 11 | Naples (Florida) | 67 | 3000 (national estimate) | 116.8 | Naples Pier and beaches; Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/naples-florida |
| 12 | Boston | 67 | 3248 | 72.6 | Universities and biotech; Walkable | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/boston |
| 13 | New York City | 67 | 3377 | 69.2 | Everything, always; 24/7 subway | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/new-york |
| 14 | Raleigh | 67 | 2945 | 106.7 | Tech and research; Universities | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/raleigh |
| 15 | Tampa | 67 | 3027 | 74.4 | Beaches; No state income tax | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/tampa |
| 16 | Durham | 67 | 3000 (national estimate) | 94.3 | Duke University; Research Triangle Park | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/durham |
| 17 | Philadelphia | 67 | 3077 | 59.1 | Walkable; History | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/philadelphia |
| 18 | Atlanta | 67 | 3002 | 57.4 | World's busiest airport; Affordable for a big city | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/atlanta |
| 19 | Boulder | 67 | 3000 (national estimate) | 119.2 | Flatirons trails; Pearl Street Mall | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/boulder |
| 20 | Chicago | 67 | 3108 | 73.5 | Architecture; Lakefront | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/chicago |
| 21 | Fort Myers | 67 | 3000 (national estimate) | 94.5 | River District downtown; Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/fort-myers |
| 22 | Savannah | 67 | 3000 (national estimate) | 90.9 | Historic squares; SCAD art school | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/savannah |
| 23 | Oakland | 66 | 3000 (national estimate) | 57.8 | Lake Merritt; BART to San Francisco in 15 minutes | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/oakland |
| 24 | Charlotte | 66 | 2920 | 54.9 | Second-largest US banking centre; Hub airport | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/charlotte |
| 25 | Flagstaff | 66 | 3000 (national estimate) | 92.3 | Grand Canyon about 90 minutes away; Lowell Observatory and dark skies | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/flagstaff |
| 26 | Santa Barbara | 66 | 3000 (national estimate) | 105.8 | Mission-style architecture; State Street | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/santa-barbara |
| 27 | Santa Cruz (California) | 66 | 3000 (national estimate) | 89.8 | Surfing; Beach Boardwalk | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/santa-cruz-california |
| 28 | Los Angeles | 66 | 3407 | 66.9 | Beaches and hikes; Film and tech | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/los-angeles |
| 29 | San Diego | 66 | 3357 | 99.4 | Best US climate; Beaches | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/san-diego |
| 30 | San Francisco | 66 | 3468 | 59.7 | Tech and AI; Walkable neighbourhoods | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/san-francisco |
| 31 | Chattanooga | 66 | 3000 (national estimate) | 111.5 | EPB gigabit fibre; Riverfront and Walnut Street Bridge | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/chattanooga |
| 32 | Fort Worth | 66 | 3000 (national estimate) | 98.4 | Stockyards and rodeo; Kimbell and Modern art museums | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/fort-worth |
| 33 | Scottsdale | 66 | 3000 (national estimate) | 118.8 | Old Town bars and galleries; Golf and spa resorts | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/scottsdale |
| 34 | Baltimore | 65 | 3000 (national estimate) | 72.8 | Inner Harbor; Johns Hopkins | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/baltimore |
| 35 | Houston | 65 | 2959 | 74.5 | Diversity and food; Energy and medical jobs | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/houston |
| 36 | Charleston | 65 | 3029 | 89.6 | Historic district; Beaches 20 min | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/charleston |
| 37 | Minneapolis | 65 | 3145 | 71.3 | Lakes and parks; Bikeable | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/minneapolis |
| 38 | Pittsburgh | 65 | 2840 | 71.3 | Robotics and AI; Rivers and bridges | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/pittsburgh |
| 39 | Ann Arbor | 65 | 3000 (national estimate) | 94.2 | University of Michigan; Walkable downtown | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ann-arbor |
| 40 | Colorado Springs | 65 | 3000 (national estimate) | 102.7 | Garden of the Gods; Pikes Peak | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/colorado-springs |
| 41 | Austin | 65 | 2942 | 87 | Tech industry; Live music | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/austin |
| 42 | Dallas | 65 | 3093 | 56.4 | Jobs and airports; No income tax | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/dallas |
| 43 | Richmond | 65 | 3000 (national estimate) | 69.5 | James River Park; Street murals and breweries | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/richmond |
| 44 | New Orleans | 65 | 2778 | 52.4 | Jazz and Creole food; Walkable historic core | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/new-orleans |
| 45 | Salt Lake City | 65 | 3026 | 81.1 | Ski resorts 30 minutes away; Outdoor lifestyle | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/salt-lake-city |
| 46 | Virginia Beach | 65 | 3000 (national estimate) | 100.8 | Oceanfront boardwalk; Naval bases | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/virginia-beach |
| 47 | Nashville | 65 | 2890 | 65.6 | Live music; Growing tech scene | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nashville |
| 48 | Seattle | 65 | 3334 | 59.6 | Amazon and Microsoft; Mountains and water | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/seattle |
| 49 | San Antonio | 64 | 2841 | 88.1 | River Walk; The Alamo | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/san-antonio |
| 50 | Sedona | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 76.8 | Red rock buttes; Hiking and mountain biking | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/sedona |
| 51 | Jacksonville | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 67.4 | Jacksonville Beach; St. Johns River | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/jacksonville |
| 52 | Portland | 64 | 3163 | 66.6 | Bikeable; Craft beer and food carts | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/portland |
| 53 | Providence | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 83.8 | Brown University and RISD; Federal Hill Italian food | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/providence |
| 54 | Sacramento | 64 | 3200 | 46.9 | Farm-to-fork food; Tahoe 2h | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/sacramento |
| 55 | St. Louis | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 76.1 | Gateway Arch; Forest Park | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/st-louis |
| 56 | Cincinnati | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 88.1 | Over-the-Rhine; Procter & Gamble and Kroger | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/cincinnati |
| 57 | Denver | 64 | 3173 | 70.2 | Rocky Mountains; 300 sunny days | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/denver |
| 58 | Greenville (South Carolina) | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 97.4 | Falls Park on the Reedy; Swamp Rabbit Trail | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/greenville-sc |
| 59 | Myrtle Beach | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 112 | Grand Strand beaches; Golf courses | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/myrtle-beach |
| 60 | Park City | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 98 | Park City Mountain and Deer Valley; Sundance Film Festival | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/park-city |
| 61 | Madison | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 105.7 | Isthmus between lakes; University of Wisconsin | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/madison |
| 62 | Knoxville | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 94.2 | University of Tennessee; Great Smoky Mountains | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/knoxville |
| 63 | San Luis Obispo | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 91.2 | Cal Poly; Thursday farmers market | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/san-luis-obispo |
| 64 | Memphis | 64 | 3000 (national estimate) | 56.2 | Beale Street; Graceland | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/memphis |
| 65 | Asheville | 63 | 2895 | 100.2 | Blue Ridge Parkway; Craft beer capital | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/asheville |
| 66 | Kansas City | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 77.7 | Barbecue and jazz; Google Fiber city | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kansas-city |
| 67 | Santa Fe | 63 | 2963 | 76.9 | Art galleries and markets; Adobe architecture | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/santa-fe |
| 68 | Columbus | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 85.3 | Ohio State University; Short North arts district | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/columbus |
| 69 | Buffalo | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 84.4 | Niagara Falls nearby; Buffalo wings | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/buffalo |
| 70 | Cleveland | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 81.3 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Cleveland Clinic | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/cleveland |
| 71 | Louisville | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 90.2 | Kentucky Derby; Bourbon distilleries | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/louisville |
| 72 | Phoenix | 63 | 3099 | 57.4 | 300+ sunny days; Lower cost | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/phoenix |
| 73 | El Paso | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 101.8 | Franklin Mountains inside the city; Border culture with Juárez | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/el-paso |
| 74 | Wilmington (North Carolina) | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 125.1 | Riverwalk historic downtown; Wrightsville Beach | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/wilmington-nc |
| 75 | Detroit | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 62 | Motown and auto heritage; Riverfront and Eastern Market | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/detroit |
| 76 | Indianapolis | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 75.2 | Indianapolis 500; Cultural Trail | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/indianapolis |
| 77 | Birmingham (Alabama) | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 57.3 | Civil rights history; Award-winning restaurants | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/birmingham-alabama |
| 78 | Las Vegas | 63 | 3006 | 61.7 | No state income tax; Cheap flights | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/las-vegas |
| 79 | Pensacola | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 87.5 | Pensacola Beach white sand; Naval Air Station and the Blue Angels | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/pensacola |
| 80 | South Lake Tahoe | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 105.9 | Heavenly ski resort; Lake Tahoe beaches | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/south-lake-tahoe |
| 81 | Oklahoma City | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 67.6 | Bricktown; OKC Thunder | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/oklahoma-city |
| 82 | Omaha | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 73.9 | Berkshire Hathaway; Old Market district | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/omaha |
| 83 | San Jose (California) | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 84.2 | Silicon Valley tech; Year-round sunshine | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/san-jose-california |
| 84 | Tucson | 63 | 2907 | 76.5 | Saguaro national park; UNESCO city of gastronomy | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/tucson |
| 85 | Boise | 63 | 3000 (national estimate) | 70.2 | Boise River Greenbelt; Foothills trails | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/boise |
| 86 | Milwaukee | 62 | 3000 (national estimate) | 89.7 | Breweries; Lake Michigan shoreline | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/milwaukee |
| 87 | Palm Springs | 62 | 3000 (national estimate) | 112.6 | Mid-century modern architecture; Aerial Tramway and Indian Canyons | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/palm-springs |
| 88 | Albuquerque | 62 | 3000 (national estimate) | 50.1 | Sandia Peak Tramway; Balloon Fiesta | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/albuquerque |
| 89 | Reno | 62 | 3000 (national estimate) | 74.9 | Lake Tahoe within an hour; Skiing at Mt Rose and Tahoe resorts | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/reno |
| 90 | Tulsa | 62 | 3000 (national estimate) | 76.7 | Tulsa Remote program; Art Deco architecture | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/tulsa |
| 91 | Bozeman | 61 | 3000 (national estimate) | 80.6 | Bridger Bowl and Big Sky skiing; Yellowstone about 90 minutes away | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bozeman |
| 92 | Bend | 60 | 3000 (national estimate) | 99.8 | Mount Bachelor skiing; Deschutes River | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bend |
| 93 | Anchorage | 58 | 3000 (national estimate) | 49.8 | Chugach Mountains; Midnight-sun summers | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/anchorage |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 5.76 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2023 |
| Political stability | 60th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 88/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 76.4 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.938 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | native | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | home country |
| EU (Germany) | eTA required |
| UK | eTA required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for United States yet.

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## FAQ

### Is United States good for digital nomads?

Honolulu scores 71/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 85 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. United States's 93 cities average 64.7/100. Strongest factors in Honolulu: climate and air quality; weakest: cost of living.

### What is the cheapest city in United States for a remote worker?

New Orleans, at about $2,778 a month for one person including rent (Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024 (all items), 2024). San Francisco is the most expensive city-priced option at $3,468.

### Does United States have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in United States without a visa?

US passport: home country. EU passport (Germany as reference): eTA required. UK passport: eTA required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in United States has the fastest internet?

Irvine, with a measured median download of 131.9 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is United States?

United States records 5.76 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2023) and sits at the 60th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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