Best Cities for Remote Workers in Oklahoma
Oklahoma ranks #21 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 54.6. Bixby is its best city for remote workers at 66.8.
- Oklahoma, all states
- #21 of 50
- Population
- 30,155
Oklahoma for Remote Workers: The Full Picture
Oklahoma ranks #21 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, Oklahoma's cost-of-living index of 87.8 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 8.9% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. Broadband subscriptions reach 92.1% of households, below the 50-state average — check service at a specific address, especially in rural areas.
The tax environment is favorable at 7.01% of income, letting remote workers keep more of their earnings. Housing affordability (score: 89/100) is a clear advantage — the typical home is worth $223,261, putting homeownership well within reach.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Bixby | A | 66.8 | 66.9 | 73 | 71 | 30,155 |
| 2Jenks | A | 64.6 | 64.9 | 71 | 75 | 27,102 |
| 3Edmond | A | 63.2 | 63.7 | 72 | 71 | 96,825 |
| 4Broken Arrow | B+ | 62.5 | 60.5 | 78 | 64 | 118,180 |
| 5Owasso | B+ | 62.2 | 60.8 | 78 | 61 | 40,151 |
| 6Yukon | B | 60.6 | 58.0 | 80 | 59 | 25,529 |
| 7Moore | B | 58.4 | 56.6 | 79 | 61 | 63,420 |
| 8Norman | C+ | 57.1 | 55.3 | 80 | 55 | 129,672 |
| 9Oklahoma City | C | 55.1 | 51.1 | 80 | 55 | 697,125 |
| 10Enid | C | 55.0 | 49.8 | 89 | 52 | 50,653 |
| 11Ponca City | D | 54.3 | 48.4 | 91 | 47 | 24,326 |
| 12Midwest City | C | 54.2 | 51.1 | 83 | 46 | 58,297 |
| 13Bartlesville | C | 53.8 | 50.1 | 89 | 48 | 37,878 |
| 14Tulsa | D | 53.0 | 47.3 | 83 | 49 | 413,794 |
| 15Stillwater | C+ | 52.3 | 53.3 | 86 | 43 | 49,269 |
| 16Shawnee | C | 51.7 | 49.1 | 89 | 45 | 31,671 |
| 17Ardmore | D | 51.1 | 44.0 | 88 | 41 | 24,877 |
| 18Lawton | D | 50.8 | 42.7 | 88 | 44 | 90,595 |
| 19Duncan | D | 49.1 | 45.5 | 91 | 20 | 22,958 |
| 20Muskogee | F | 47.2 | 39.6 | 91 | 37 | 36,758 |
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: Oklahoma for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oklahoma a good state for remote workers?
Oklahoma ranks #21 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 54.6/100. Its strongest relevant category is Affordability (89/100) and its weakest is Outdoor Access (13/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in Oklahoma?
Bixby ranks #1 in Oklahoma for remote workers with a score of 66.8/100, followed by Jenks and Edmond.
What factors are most important for remote workers in Oklahoma?
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.