Best Cities for Remote Workers in Indiana
Indiana ranks #22 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 53.9. Westfield is its best city for remote workers at 71.4.
- Indiana, all states
- #22 of 50
- Population
- 54,677
Indiana for Remote Workers: The Full Picture
Indiana ranks #22 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. On that front, Indiana's cost-of-living index of 93.3 is well below the national average — a remote worker earning a coastal salary here gains significant purchasing power.
The moderate work-from-home rate of 9.6% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. Broadband subscriptions reach 92% of households, below the 50-state average — check service at a specific address, especially in rural areas.
Taxes are moderate at 9.09% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 76/100) is a clear advantage — the typical home is worth $260,095, putting homeownership well within reach.
All 21 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Westfield | A+ | 71.4 | 72.7 | 62 | 81 | 54,677 |
| 2Carmel | A+ | 70.6 | 73.1 | 59 | 88 | 101,651 |
| 3Fishers | A+ | 69.5 | 70.7 | 64 | 84 | 102,337 |
| 4Noblesville | A | 65.9 | 66.6 | 69 | 71 | 73,362 |
| 5Greenwood | B+ | 62.4 | 60.4 | 73 | 62 | 66,029 |
| 6Columbus | B+ | 61.1 | 59.6 | 78 | 56 | 51,824 |
| 7Lafayette | B | 60.5 | 57.7 | 81 | 45 | 71,159 |
| 8Jeffersonville | B | 60.2 | 57.2 | 79 | 53 | 51,043 |
| 9Fort Wayne | B | 60.0 | 56.7 | 82 | 49 | 268,589 |
| 10Elkhart | C+ | 58.5 | 52.8 | 86 | 40 | 53,733 |
| 11Bloomington | B | 57.7 | 57.9 | 73 | 44 | 80,049 |
| 12Mishawaka | C+ | 57.3 | 53.7 | 82 | 43 | 51,021 |
| 13South Bend | C | 56.3 | 52.2 | 84 | 42 | 103,085 |
| 14Indianapolis city | C | 53.8 | 50.9 | 77 | 51 | 885,860 |
| 15Anderson | C | 53.8 | 50.4 | 84 | 39 | 55,367 |
| 16Terre Haute | D | 53.3 | 47.6 | 89 | 37 | 58,427 |
| 17Kokomo | D | 53.0 | 48.8 | 87 | 29 | 59,122 |
| 18Muncie | C | 52.4 | 49.8 | 90 | 37 | 64,751 |
| 19Hammond | D | 49.2 | 44.6 | 75 | 38 | 76,768 |
| 20Evansville | D | 48.4 | 45.1 | 85 | 45 | 116,116 |
| 21Gary | F | 37.1 | 31.1 | 80 | 10 | 68,113 |
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: Indiana for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indiana a good state for remote workers?
Indiana ranks #22 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 53.9/100. Its strongest relevant category is Safety (80/100) and its weakest is Outdoor Access (10/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in Indiana?
Westfield ranks #1 in Indiana for remote workers with a score of 71.4/100, followed by Carmel and Fishers.
What factors are most important for remote workers in Indiana?
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.