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Indiana · best for remote workers · #22 of 50 states

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.

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#1 city in IN for remote workers
Westfield71.4
Remote Workers score out of 100
Indiana, all states
#22 of 50
Population
54,677
Open Westfield →
Cost of living
93.3
BEA RPP · 100 = avg
Broadband
92%
Households subscribed · Census ACS
Work from home
9.6%
Census ACS
Tax burden
9.09%
% of income
Outdoor score
10/100
Parks + trails + land

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

#  CityGradeRemote Workers scoreOverallAffordabilityEconomyPopulation
1WestfieldA+71.472.7628154,677
2CarmelA+70.673.15988101,651
3FishersA+69.570.76484102,337
4NoblesvilleA65.966.6697173,362
5GreenwoodB+62.460.4736266,029
6ColumbusB+61.159.6785651,824
7LafayetteB60.557.7814571,159
8JeffersonvilleB60.257.2795351,043
9Fort WayneB60.056.78249268,589
10ElkhartC+58.552.8864053,733
11BloomingtonB57.757.9734480,049
12MishawakaC+57.353.7824351,021
13South BendC56.352.28442103,085
14Indianapolis cityC53.850.97751885,860
15AndersonC53.850.4843955,367
16Terre HauteD53.347.6893758,427
17KokomoD53.048.8872959,122
18MuncieC52.449.8903764,751
19HammondD49.244.6753876,768
20EvansvilleD48.445.18545116,116
21GaryF37.131.1801068,113

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.

Compare: States with Similar Remote Workers Rankings

  • North CarolinaRemote Workers score 56.9#17
  • KansasRemote Workers score 55.7#18
  • WashingtonRemote Workers score 54.8#19
  • GeorgiaRemote Workers score 54.6#20

Also See: Indiana for Other Lifestyles

  • FamiliesFamilies score 71.9#18
  • RetireesRetirees score 62.8#22
  • Young ProfessionalsYoung Professionals score 54.1#23
  • Small BusinessSmall Business score 63.0#18
  • Outdoor EnthusiastsOutdoor Enthusiasts score 34.9#33

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.