Best Cities for Remote Workers in Idaho
Idaho ranks #3 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 80.2. Meridian is its best city for remote workers at 64.8.
- Idaho, all states
- #3 of 50
- Population
- 130,138
Why Idaho Works for Remote Workers
Idaho ranks #3 out of 50 for remote workers — one of the best environments in the country for location-independent professionals. 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. Idaho's cost of living (index: 95.5) 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 12.7% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.
The tax environment is favorable at 7.54% of income, letting remote workers keep more of their earnings. Housing affordability (score: 72/100) is a clear advantage — the typical home is worth $478,744, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Meridian | A | 64.8 | 64.7 | 54 | 70 | 130,138 |
| 2Caldwell | B | 64.2 | 57.3 | 68 | 51 | 66,516 |
| 3Eagle | B+ | 63.4 | 62.6 | 45 | 77 | 32,855 |
| 4Idaho Falls | B+ | 63.3 | 59.0 | 74 | 56 | 67,725 |
| 5Nampa | B | 63.0 | 58.6 | 66 | 55 | 110,319 |
| 6Twin Falls | B | 62.8 | 56.3 | 76 | 50 | 54,164 |
| 7Boise City | A | 62.5 | 64.4 | 61 | 61 | 237,242 |
| 8Kuna | B+ | 62.1 | 59.9 | 59 | 65 | 27,158 |
| 9Post Falls | B | 61.2 | 58.0 | 61 | 51 | 43,391 |
| 10Coeur d'Alene | B+ | 60.9 | 59.9 | 61 | 50 | 56,447 |
| 11Jerome | C | 60.1 | 50.4 | 81 | 28 | 12,930 |
| 12Star | B+ | 59.7 | 60.5 | 52 | 55 | 14,745 |
| 13Lewiston | B | 59.4 | 58.3 | 76 | 54 | 34,651 |
| 14Chubbuck | B | 59.2 | 56.3 | 77 | 42 | 16,126 |
| 15Moscow | B+ | 59.1 | 60.3 | 75 | 51 | 26,286 |
| 16Pocatello | C+ | 57.4 | 55.1 | 81 | 46 | 57,635 |
| 17Hayden | B | 56.9 | 55.9 | 57 | 42 | 16,338 |
| 18Ammon | C | 56.2 | 52.2 | 68 | 45 | 19,064 |
| 19Rexburg | C+ | 53.6 | 54.9 | 74 | 43 | 40,543 |
| 20Mountain Home | D | 45.6 | 48.0 | 75 | 25 | 16,493 |
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: Idaho for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Idaho a good state for remote workers?
Idaho ranks #3 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 80.2/100. Its strongest relevant category is Safety (87/100) and its weakest is Livability (40/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in Idaho?
Meridian ranks #1 in Idaho for remote workers with a score of 64.8/100, followed by Caldwell and Eagle.
What factors are most important for remote workers in Idaho?
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.