Best Cities for Remote Workers in Virginia

Virginia ranks #16 out of 50 for remote workers — a strong option for those whose income isn't tied to local job markets. 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. Virginia's cost of living (index: 101.1) is near the national average, so a remote salary doesn't gain or lose much purchasing power here.

The high work-from-home rate of 15.8% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.

Taxes are moderate at 8.86% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 61/100) is adequate — the typical home is worth $414,662, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.