Remote work in USA: what the data says
We track 5 cities in USA: Austin, Denver, Honolulu, Miami, New York. Monthly budgets average around $3,500: Austin is the most affordable base at roughly $3,000, while New York runs about $4,500. For connectivity, New York leads with an internet score of 4.6/5.
The main language is English and the dialing code is +1. Before booking flights, check USA public holidays — banks, offices and some coworking spaces close. Time-zone planning for calls back home is easiest with the Meeting Planner.
City snapshot: USA at a glance
- Austin — ~$3,000/mo; 4/5 overall; internet 4.6/5; safety 4.1/5. Live clock: local time.
- Denver — ~$3,000/mo; 3.8/5 overall; internet 4.6/5; safety 4.1/5. Live clock: local time.
- Honolulu — ~$3,600/mo; 3.8/5 overall; internet 4.4/5; safety 4.3/5. Live clock: local time.
- Miami — ~$3,400/mo; 3.9/5 overall; internet 4.5/5; safety 3.9/5. Live clock: local time.
- New York — ~$4,500/mo; 4.2/5 overall; internet 4.6/5; safety 3.9/5. Live clock: local time.
USA spans 4 time zones among our tracked cities (America/Chicago, America/Denver, America/New_York, Pacific/Honolulu). The reference offset is UTC-5 mid-year, with daylight saving. Weigh USA against neighbours with our comparison pages linked from each city, or scan the whole region on the cities index.
Frequently asked questions
Which city in USA is best for digital nomads?
Compare our tracked hubs: Austin, Denver, Honolulu, Miami, New York.
What is the cheapest city in USA for remote work?
Austin, at roughly $3,000 per month for a single nomad.
How much does it cost to live in USA as a nomad?
Across the cities we track, budgets average about $3,500 per month.
What language is spoken in USA?
Primarily English.
What time zone is USA in?
USA's tracked cities use America/Chicago among others.
When are public holidays in USA?
See the full list with dates.