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Nevada · best for remote workers · #31 of 50 states

Best Cities for Remote Workers in Nevada

Nevada ranks #31 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 49.0. Summerlin South is its best city for remote workers at 55.9.

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#1 city in NV for remote workers
Summerlin South55.9
Remote Workers score out of 100
Nevada, all states
#31 of 50
Population
31,354
Open Summerlin South →
Cost of living
100
BEA RPP · 100 = avg
Broadband
95.1%
Households subscribed · Census ACS
Work from home
11.3%
Census ACS
Tax burden
8.62%
% of income
Outdoor score
39/100
Parks + trails + land

Nevada for Remote Workers: The Full Picture

Nevada ranks #31 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. Nevada's cost of living (index: 100) is near the national average, so a remote salary doesn't gain or lose much purchasing power here.

The moderate work-from-home rate of 11.3% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.

Taxes are moderate at 8.62% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 62/100) is adequate — the typical home is worth $442,027, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.

All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers

#  CityGradeRemote Workers scoreOverallAffordabilityEconomyPopulation
1Summerlin SouthB+55.961.3397131,354
2HendersonC+55.755.35551332,141
3MesquiteC+54.554.3673522,059
4EnterpriseB54.256.45455240,464
5Spanish SpringsB+53.859.3478117,980
6CarsonC+53.655.3655058,384
7North Las VegasC53.249.16044278,595
8SparksC+52.954.35658110,024
9DaytonC52.452.0605915,781
10FernleyC52.050.6635724,225
11RenoC50.952.25553273,212
12Spring ValleyC50.750.75834219,187
13Las VegasD50.447.26143660,400
14ElkoD49.748.8723820,696
15ParadiseD47.244.76521185,913
16PahrumpF47.038.9722447,347
17WhitneyD46.943.9652847,221
18Sun ValleyD45.744.5683722,228
19Sunrise ManorF45.040.06720200,218
20WinchesterF44.139.0701337,081

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

  • AlabamaRemote Workers score 52.0#26
  • FloridaRemote Workers score 51.6#27
  • OregonRemote Workers score 50.9#28
  • New MexicoRemote Workers score 50.0#29

Also See: Nevada for Other Lifestyles

  • FamiliesFamilies score 50.2#43
  • RetireesRetirees score 56.2#35
  • Young ProfessionalsYoung Professionals score 45.7#37
  • Small BusinessSmall Business score 46.4#37
  • Outdoor EnthusiastsOutdoor Enthusiasts score 45.4#24

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nevada a good state for remote workers?

Nevada ranks #31 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 49.0/100. Its strongest relevant category is Affordability (62/100) and its weakest is Economy (28/100).

What is the best city for remote workers in Nevada?

Summerlin South ranks #1 in Nevada for remote workers with a score of 55.9/100, followed by Henderson and Mesquite.

What factors are most important for remote workers in Nevada?

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.