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Arizona · best for remote workers · #35 of 50 states

Best Cities for Remote Workers in Arizona

Arizona ranks #35 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 47.2. Queen Creek is its best city for remote workers at 62.7.

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#1 city in AZ for remote workers
Queen Creek62.7
Remote Workers score out of 100
Arizona, all states
#35 of 50
Population
71,867
Open Queen Creek →
Cost of living
100.7
BEA RPP · 100 = avg
Broadband
93.6%
Households subscribed · Census ACS
Work from home
16.3%
Census ACS
Tax burden
8.22%
% of income
Outdoor score
38/100
Parks + trails + land

Arizona for Remote Workers: The Full Picture

Arizona ranks #35 out of 50 for remote workers — a state where remote workers may face some headwinds. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. Arizona's cost of living (index: 100.7) is near the national average, so a remote salary doesn't gain or lose much purchasing power here.

The high work-from-home rate of 16.3% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.

Taxes are moderate at 8.22% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 60/100) is adequate — the typical home is worth $417,990, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.

All 23 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers

#  CityGradeRemote Workers scoreOverallAffordabilityEconomyPopulation
1Queen CreekA62.766.2428571,867
2MaranaA62.365.9607156,938
3GilbertA58.363.84678280,262
4GoodyearB+57.360.25264107,645
5ChandlerB+56.861.05170280,136
6SurpriseB+56.760.25363154,948
7BuckeyeB56.158.45460104,923
8MaricopaC+55.352.6566067,163
9AvondaleC+55.055.6575792,477
10Catalina FoothillsB+54.862.9557052,593
11PeoriaB54.458.25464196,906
12Lake Havasu CityC+54.053.0664858,359
13ScottsdaleB+53.961.03872243,821
14MesaC+52.654.75958511,764
15TempeB52.157.45657188,065
16Casa GrandeD51.048.5664660,905
17GlendaleC50.952.16152252,833
18PhoenixC50.351.359571,642,323
19TucsonC50.150.07543547,073
20Casas AdobesC+49.953.6654272,059
21FlagstaffC+48.853.3545176,445
22YumaD48.146.17913100,139
23San Tan ValleyD46.545.85354109,189

City remote workers scores use each city's own data, with the category weights rescaled over the categories the city has; outdoor access has no city-level measure and is left out.

Compare: States with Similar Remote Workers Rankings

  • Rhode IslandRemote Workers score 49.3#30
  • NevadaRemote Workers score 49.0#31
  • West VirginiaRemote Workers score 49.0#32
  • MissouriRemote Workers score 48.8#33

Also See: Arizona for Other Lifestyles

  • FamiliesFamilies score 47.8#45
  • RetireesRetirees score 54.6#37
  • Young ProfessionalsYoung Professionals score 51.0#31
  • Small BusinessSmall Business score 52.2#30
  • Outdoor EnthusiastsOutdoor Enthusiasts score 42.7#28

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arizona a good state for remote workers?

Arizona ranks #35 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 47.2/100. Its strongest relevant category is Safety (63/100) and its weakest is Livability (24/100).

What is the best city for remote workers in Arizona?

Queen Creek ranks #1 in Arizona for remote workers with a score of 62.7/100, followed by Marana and Gilbert.

What factors are most important for remote workers in Arizona?

Rankings weighted toward affordable cost of living, strong economy, outdoor access, livability, low taxes, and safe communities — what remote workers prioritize when choosing where to live.