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Colorado · best for remote workers · #23 of 50 states

Best Cities for Remote Workers in Colorado

Colorado ranks #23 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 53.8. Broomfield is its best city for remote workers at 66.4.

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#1 city in CO for remote workers
Broomfield66.4
Remote Workers score out of 100
Colorado, all states
#23 of 50
Population
76,304
Open Broomfield →
Cost of living
103.1
BEA RPP · 100 = avg
Broadband
94.9%
Households subscribed · Census ACS
Work from home
19.9%
Census ACS
Tax burden
8.73%
% of income
Outdoor score
45/100
Parks + trails + land

Colorado for Remote Workers: The Full Picture

Colorado ranks #23 out of 50 for remote workers — a reasonable choice, though not without tradeoffs. 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. Colorado's cost of living (index: 103.1) 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 19.9% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.

Taxes are moderate at 8.73% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 53/100) is adequate — the typical home is worth $532,748, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.

All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers

#  CityGradeRemote Workers scoreOverallAffordabilityEconomyPopulation
1BroomfieldA+66.468.1417576,304
2Highlands RanchA+65.368.034100102,257
3Castle RockA63.966.8438679,123
4ParkerA62.263.3428161,783
5CentennialA61.665.54179108,201
6Commerce CityC+58.654.8516766,445
7ThorntonB58.258.55064144,187
8ArvadaB+57.862.14572122,634
9Grand JunctionC+57.654.5705068,142
10LovelandB+56.660.1565678,410
11Fort CollinsB+56.459.75258170,229
12LongmontB+55.360.8495999,406
13WestminsterB55.158.54964115,484
14Colorado SpringsC53.951.25857487,887
15AuroraC53.051.55258394,432
16DenverC+51.454.64661718,877
17LakewoodC+49.853.74859156,583
18BoulderB+49.459.03258106,433
19GreeleyD48.846.46445110,806
20PuebloF46.142.67934111,561

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

  • KansasRemote Workers score 55.7#18
  • WashingtonRemote Workers score 54.8#19
  • GeorgiaRemote Workers score 54.6#20
  • OklahomaRemote Workers score 54.6#21

Also See: Colorado for Other Lifestyles

  • FamiliesFamilies score 66.1#22
  • RetireesRetirees score 67.0#16
  • Young ProfessionalsYoung Professionals score 56.7#20
  • Small BusinessSmall Business score 59.8#20
  • Outdoor EnthusiastsOutdoor Enthusiasts score 55.8#15

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colorado a good state for remote workers?

Colorado ranks #23 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 53.8/100. Its strongest relevant category is Transportation (61/100) and its weakest is Growth (31/100).

What is the best city for remote workers in Colorado?

Broomfield ranks #1 in Colorado for remote workers with a score of 66.4/100, followed by Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock.

What factors are most important for remote workers in Colorado?

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.