Best Cities for Remote Workers in Missouri

Missouri ranks #33 out of 50 for remote workers — a state where remote workers may face some headwinds. 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, Missouri's cost-of-living index of 90.8 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 11.8% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. Broadband subscriptions reach 91.3% of households, below the 50-state average — check service at a specific address, especially in rural areas.

The tax environment is favorable at 7.83% of income, letting remote workers keep more of their earnings. Housing affordability (score: 80/100) is a clear advantage — the typical home is worth $267,879, putting homeownership well within reach.