A tier list of every digital nomad city we rate in North America & the Caribbean, placed by its Nomad Score, our calibrated composite of the 13 things that matter most to remote workers.
Tiers follow the Nomad Score: S is 9.0+, A is 8.0 to 8.9, B is 7.0 to 7.9, C is 6.0 to 6.9, D is 5.0 to 5.9, F is below 5.0. Tap any city for its full breakdown, or see the worldwide tier list and the North America & the Caribbean ranking.
Oaxaca
Denver
Toronto
New York
Nashville
Mazatlán
New Orleans
Washington D.C.
Minneapolis
Montego Bay
Santa Fe
Bridgetown
Mexico City
Puerto Vallarta
Portland
Seattle
Atlanta
Tampa
Oranjestad
Kralendijk
Montreal
Tulum
Boston
Las Vegas
Road Town
Mérida
Guanajuato
Chicago
Ottawa
Querétaro
Salt Lake City
Bozeman
Kelowna
Savannah
Boise
Hamilton
Playa del Carmen
Puebla
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Tepoztlán
Roseau
Castries
Basseterre
Kingstown
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Frequently asked questions
What is this tier list based on?
Each city is placed by its Nomad Score, our calibrated composite of 13 categories like cost, WiFi, safety, climate and visas. S tier is 9.0 and up, down to F for below 5.0.
Which cities are S tier?
No city reaches S tier here, the top cities sit in A tier: San Diego, Vancouver, Cancún and more.
Is a lower-tier city a bad place to live?
Not necessarily. The tiers rank one dimension, so a lower-tier city can still be a great fit if it is strong in the things you care about most. Open any city to see its full breakdown.
How often is it updated?
It is generated directly from our city data, so it updates whenever scores change or new cities are added.