Best Cities for Remote Workers in Missouri

Missouri ranks #28 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, Missouri's cost-of-living index of 92 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 9.9% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. Broadband coverage is excellent at 91%, so reliable internet shouldn't be a concern.

The tax environment is favorable at 7.83% of income, letting remote workers keep more of their earnings. Housing affordability (score: 83/100) is a clear advantage — the median home costs $258,000, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.