Small Cities Offer Big Incentives to Attract Remote Workers

Tulsa, Oklahoma offers remote workers $10,000 to move there for a year through its Tulsa Remote program, which has brought in over $300 million in income so far.

West Virginia's Ascend program provides a $12,000 incentive plus outdoor activity perks across 5 communities, with a 96.5% retention rate.

Multiple Indiana cities offer relocation packages up to $15,000 in value, and over 340 households have moved there through incentives.

Topeka, Kansas gives up to $15,000 in employer match funding to attract new residents, keeping 95% of them long-term.

The Shoals region of Alabama invests $1 million into its Remote Shoals program, which offers qualified remote workers up to $10,000 to move there.