Skip The High Rent: These Cities Will Pay You To Move

Are you looking for a new place to call home and you work remotely? You might be interested to know that certain cities are now welcoming new grads with both open arms – and with cash if they move to their city.

Remote work is reshaping the way young professionals think about their careers, with 20% of the U.S. workforce now working from home. Instead of moving somewhere with overpriced housing, new grads can take advantage of cash incentives, coworking spaces, and networking opportunities by relocating to towns eager to welcome remote talent. MakeMyMove, a platform connecting remote workers with cities offering relocation perks, recently analyzed U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data to spotlight the top communities actively recruiting remote professionals with financial incentives this year.

THE CITIES GIVING CASH INCENTIVES TO JOIN THEIR COMMUNITY

If Texas barbecue and a thriving manufacturing industry appeal to you, Texarkana is offering $5,000, a tuition discount at Texas A&M Texarkana, and VIP access to its local business scene and creator spaces. For those who want a great outdoors scene, Morgantown, West Virginia, right in the middle of Appalachian country, is offering $12,000, free coworking space, and a slew of professional development resources.

Another city that is offering incentives is New Albany, Indiana. This city would make a great fit for entrepreneurs and is offering $5,000 in relocation cash, coworking memberships, and a $5,000 startup grant. In nearby Illinois, known for their finance and business hubs, the city of Jacksonville is welcoming new residents with $5,000, broadband perks, and chamber memberships to ease their transition.

For those who thrive on community engagement, Mayfield, Kentucky, ensures newcomers feel at home with $5,000, lunch with the mayor, and networking opportunities. Columbus, Georgia, which is known for its arts, outdoor scene, and military footprint, is giving newcomers six months of coworking space, monthly meetup opportunities, and coffee chats with city leaders.

Finally, in Pennsylvania’s steel and manufacturing region, Hermitage rounds out the list also with $5,000 relocation cash, coworking access, and monthly networking events – perfect for young professionals looking for career growth and affordability.