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Burlington, United States 🇺🇸
#66
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Nomad Score:
61%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to major US cities, but higher than many smaller towns.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
53%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are above average for small cities, with limited budget options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are reasonable, with good access to local markets and supermarkets.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited but affordable; many rely on personal vehicles.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are modest and moderately priced.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
75%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are affordable with several options available.
💱 Currency Stability
98%
Weight: 30
USD is one of the most stable currencies globally.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Reliable broadband with average speeds around 100 Mbps in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
51%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; mostly small local options.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
64%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but fewer dedicated digital nomad spots.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
58%
Weight: 30
Some cafes are nomad-friendly but not widespread.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
37%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hub; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
82%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Small city pace supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
84%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with good air and water quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
87%
Weight: 10
City is generally clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
99%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, no significant barrier.
💨 Air Quality
81%
Weight: 15
Good air quality, low pollution levels.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
80%
Weight: 25
Good schools and family-oriented community.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
78%
Weight: 20
Access to quality healthcare facilities, though not top-tier urban hospitals.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
42%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are high compared to many countries.
🏥 Healthcare
75%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are reliable but expensive.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Cold winters with snow; summers mild but short; frequent rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
79%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
86%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and natural areas nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
AC is common but less critical due to cooler climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
83%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with noticeable changes.
🔊 Noise Pollution
79%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels, quiet residential areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with arts and music scenes.
🌃 Nightlife
45%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more subdued than larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
91%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to lakes, mountains, and trails.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited language schools; mostly English-focused.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
62%
Weight: 10
Some local tours and cultural experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
54%
Weight: 10
Modest indoor entertainment options like museums and theaters.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Good local and farm-to-table dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
68%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available but not abundant.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
70%
Weight: 15
Adequate gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
73%
Weight: 15
Good availability of organic and health-conscious food.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
Eastern Time Zone; good overlap with Europe and Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
48%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
55%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; remote jobs mostly accessed online.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
49%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; not a major hub.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
43%
Weight: 15
Small startup presence; not a major innovation hub.
💳 Local Payment Services
77%
Weight: 10
Good availability of digital payment options and banks.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52%
Weight: 15
Moderate adoption; some local interest but not widespread.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
60%
Weight: 30
Regional airport with limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
47%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mostly buses with infrequent schedules.
🚶 Walkability
63%
Weight: 20
Downtown is walkable; suburbs less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
71%
Weight: 15
Uber and Lyft available but less frequent than in big cities.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and trails; cycling popular in good weather.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
58%
Weight: 15
Limited train services; bus and car travel common.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Few scooter rentals; bike rentals available but limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G/5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
VPNs work reliably with no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited to cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
US visa process is complex and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
38%
Weight: 30
High tax rates and complex filing for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but some political polarization.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners without residency or SSN.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate bureaucracy; possible but requires paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
42%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads in Burlington.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Relatively safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
75%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial diversity and tolerance.