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.
- Arizona, all states
- #35 of 50
- Population
- 71,867
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
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Queen Creek | A | 62.7 | 66.2 | 42 | 85 | 71,867 |
| 2Marana | A | 62.3 | 65.9 | 60 | 71 | 56,938 |
| 3Gilbert | A | 58.3 | 63.8 | 46 | 78 | 280,262 |
| 4Goodyear | B+ | 57.3 | 60.2 | 52 | 64 | 107,645 |
| 5Chandler | B+ | 56.8 | 61.0 | 51 | 70 | 280,136 |
| 6Surprise | B+ | 56.7 | 60.2 | 53 | 63 | 154,948 |
| 7Buckeye | B | 56.1 | 58.4 | 54 | 60 | 104,923 |
| 8Maricopa | C+ | 55.3 | 52.6 | 56 | 60 | 67,163 |
| 9Avondale | C+ | 55.0 | 55.6 | 57 | 57 | 92,477 |
| 10Catalina Foothills | B+ | 54.8 | 62.9 | 55 | 70 | 52,593 |
| 11Peoria | B | 54.4 | 58.2 | 54 | 64 | 196,906 |
| 12Lake Havasu City | C+ | 54.0 | 53.0 | 66 | 48 | 58,359 |
| 13Scottsdale | B+ | 53.9 | 61.0 | 38 | 72 | 243,821 |
| 14Mesa | C+ | 52.6 | 54.7 | 59 | 58 | 511,764 |
| 15Tempe | B | 52.1 | 57.4 | 56 | 57 | 188,065 |
| 16Casa Grande | D | 51.0 | 48.5 | 66 | 46 | 60,905 |
| 17Glendale | C | 50.9 | 52.1 | 61 | 52 | 252,833 |
| 18Phoenix | C | 50.3 | 51.3 | 59 | 57 | 1,642,323 |
| 19Tucson | C | 50.1 | 50.0 | 75 | 43 | 547,073 |
| 20Casas Adobes | C+ | 49.9 | 53.6 | 65 | 42 | 72,059 |
| 21Flagstaff | C+ | 48.8 | 53.3 | 54 | 51 | 76,445 |
| 22Yuma | D | 48.1 | 46.1 | 79 | 13 | 100,139 |
| 23San Tan Valley | D | 46.5 | 45.8 | 53 | 54 | 109,189 |
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.
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Also See: Arizona for Other Lifestyles
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.