Best Cities for Remote Working

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Top cities to work from anywhere from
10. Indianapolis, Indiana

- Average home office cost: $515
- Income tax: 22.86%
- Internet speed/capability: 82.10
9. Houston, Texas

- Average home office cost: $653
- Income tax: 22.66%
- Internet speed/capability: 84.50
8. Austin, Texas

- Average home office cost: $764
- Income tax: 22.6%
- Internet speed/capability: 88.70
7. Tampa, Florida

- Average home office cost: $835
- Income tax: 22.66%
- Internet speed/capability: 86.40
6. San Francisco, California

- Average home office cost: $1,736
- Income tax: 29.66%
- Internet speed/capability: 84.80
5. Seattle, Washington

- Average home office cost: $1,129
- Income tax: 22.66%
- Internet speed/capability: 81.60
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- Play against others to win cash prizes and real world rewards in as little as 2 minutes
- Win cash for completely free, but deposit cash to compete in cash tournaments for a chance at larger winnings!
- Cash tournaments not available in: AZ, AR, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, SC, MT & SD
4. Miami, Florida

- Average home office cost: $1,149
- Income tax: 22.66%
- Internet speed/capability: 82.70
3. New York, New York

- Average home office cost: $1,512
- Income tax: 28.32%
- Internet speed/capability: 88.10
2. Los Angeles, California

- Average home office cost: $1,389
- Income tax: 29.66%
- Internet speed/capability: 84.90
1. Chicago, Illinois

- Average home office cost: $704
- Income tax: 27.55%
- Internet speed/capability: 80.80
- A modern take on the classic game bingo
- Play against others to win cash prizes and real world rewards in as little as 2 minutes
- Win cash for completely free, but deposit cash to compete in cash tournaments for a chance at larger winnings!
- Cash tournaments not available in: AZ, AR, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, SC, MT & SD
Methodology
- Home office room rent
- Accommodation availability
- Income tax, incl. social contributions
- Internet speed & capacity
- Legislation & freedoms
- Remote working infrastructure
- Safety, freedom & rights
- Gender equality
- Minority equality
- Covid-19 vaccination rate
- Cost of living
- Healthcare
- Culture & leisure
- Weather
- Pollution (air, light, noise)
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