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.
- Colorado, all states
- #23 of 50
- Population
- 76,304
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
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Broomfield | A+ | 66.4 | 68.1 | 41 | 75 | 76,304 |
| 2Highlands Ranch | A+ | 65.3 | 68.0 | 34 | 100 | 102,257 |
| 3Castle Rock | A | 63.9 | 66.8 | 43 | 86 | 79,123 |
| 4Parker | A | 62.2 | 63.3 | 42 | 81 | 61,783 |
| 5Centennial | A | 61.6 | 65.5 | 41 | 79 | 108,201 |
| 6Commerce City | C+ | 58.6 | 54.8 | 51 | 67 | 66,445 |
| 7Thornton | B | 58.2 | 58.5 | 50 | 64 | 144,187 |
| 8Arvada | B+ | 57.8 | 62.1 | 45 | 72 | 122,634 |
| 9Grand Junction | C+ | 57.6 | 54.5 | 70 | 50 | 68,142 |
| 10Loveland | B+ | 56.6 | 60.1 | 56 | 56 | 78,410 |
| 11Fort Collins | B+ | 56.4 | 59.7 | 52 | 58 | 170,229 |
| 12Longmont | B+ | 55.3 | 60.8 | 49 | 59 | 99,406 |
| 13Westminster | B | 55.1 | 58.5 | 49 | 64 | 115,484 |
| 14Colorado Springs | C | 53.9 | 51.2 | 58 | 57 | 487,887 |
| 15Aurora | C | 53.0 | 51.5 | 52 | 58 | 394,432 |
| 16Denver | C+ | 51.4 | 54.6 | 46 | 61 | 718,877 |
| 17Lakewood | C+ | 49.8 | 53.7 | 48 | 59 | 156,583 |
| 18Boulder | B+ | 49.4 | 59.0 | 32 | 58 | 106,433 |
| 19Greeley | D | 48.8 | 46.4 | 64 | 45 | 110,806 |
| 20Pueblo | F | 46.1 | 42.6 | 79 | 34 | 111,561 |
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.
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Also See: Colorado for Other Lifestyles
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.