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Top 10 cities for digital nomads in North America
Honolulu, Miami, Montréal lead North America for digital nomads under balanced weights, out of 43 North America cities scored. Scores blend nine open-data factors equally; change the weights in the ranker to match your priorities.
The ten highest balanced scores (equal weight on all nine factors) among all North America cities. 43 cities qualify; the ten best are shown. Dataset 2026.09.4. How the scores work.
- 1HonoluluUnited States
- Score
- 66
- Monthly cost
- $3,329
- Safety
- 54
- 2MiamiUnited States
- Score
- 64
- Monthly cost
- $3,425
- Safety
- 54
- 3MontréalCanada
- Score
- 64
- Monthly cost
- $2,293
- Safety
- 78
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The full Top 10
| # | City | Score | Monthly cost | Safety | Internet | Nomad visa | US passport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu United States | 66 | $3,329 | 54 | 73 | no | unlimited |
| 2 | Miami United States | 64 | $3,425 | 54 | 77 | no | unlimited |
| 3 | Montréal Canada | 64 | $2,293 | 78 | 71 | no | 180 days |
| 4 | Washington DC United States | 64 | $3,267 | 54 | 73 | no | unlimited |
| 5 | New York City United States | 64 | $3,377 | 54 | 74 | no | unlimited |
| 6 | Chicago United States | 64 | $3,108 | 54 | 75 | no | unlimited |
| 7 | Toronto Canada | 64 | $2,969 | 78 | 75 | no | 180 days |
| 8 | Orlando United States | 64 | $3,043 | 54 | 76 | no | unlimited |
| 9 | Atlanta United States | 63 | $3,002 | 54 | 70 | no | unlimited |
| 10 | Boston United States | 63 | $3,248 | 54 | 77 | no | unlimited |
* country-level cost estimate. Scores are 0–100 under balanced weights; open a city for every number and its source.
Frequently asked
- Which city in North America is best for digital nomads?
- Honolulu scores highest under balanced weights (66/100), followed by Miami, Montréal. The order changes with your weights: a budget-first profile favours cheaper cities, a safety-first profile favours the safest.
- What is the cheapest nomad city in North America?
- Montréal, at about $2,293 per month for one person including rent.
- Which North America cities have a digital nomad visa?
- None of the North America cities in the dataset are in a country with a dedicated digital nomad visa; most allow 30–90 visa-free days instead.
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