Raleigh, United States 🇺🇸
#53
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Nomad Score:
69%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to other US cities; more affordable than NYC or San Francisco but higher than many smaller cities.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
53%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate but rising due to demand; options available for shared housing and apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Reasonably priced groceries and dining options with a variety of cuisines.
🚌 Transportation Cost
57%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited; most rely on cars, which adds to transportation expenses.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options including theaters, music venues, and festivals.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Competitive gym membership prices with many chain and boutique gyms.
💱 Currency Stability
98%
Weight: 30
USD is one of the most stable currencies globally.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
84%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet widely available with average speeds around 200-400 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
79%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces in downtown and tech hubs catering to freelancers and startups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
81%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer reliable WiFi and comfortable work environments.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
76%
Weight: 30
Good number of cafes welcoming remote workers with power outlets and good seating.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
54%
Weight: 100
Growing but still emerging as a digital nomad destination compared to coastal cities.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
86%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
83%
Weight: 30
Strong emphasis on work-life balance with access to parks and recreational activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality with ongoing sustainability initiatives.
🧼 Cleanliness
78%
Weight: 10
City is relatively clean with maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
99%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal language barrier for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Moderate air quality; occasional pollution spikes but generally acceptable.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
75%
Weight: 25
Good schools, parks, and family-oriented activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
87%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare facilities and hospitals available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
42%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are high without insurance; can be expensive for digital nomads.
🏥 Healthcare
85%
Weight: 20
Access to excellent healthcare services and specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
74%
Weight: 80
Mild to warm climate with hot summers and mild winters; some humidity.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
63%
Weight: 10
Some risk of hurricanes and tornadoes but generally manageable with preparedness.
🏞️ Green Spaces
82%
Weight: 10
Numerous parks and green areas including the extensive greenways system.
❄️ Air Conditioning
91%
Weight: 15
Widespread air conditioning in homes, offices, and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with mild winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
64%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter in residential areas, busier downtown.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural scene with museums, theaters, and music festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
70%
Weight: 15
Vibrant nightlife with bars, clubs, and live music venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
80%
Weight: 15
Access to hiking trails, lakes, and nearby mountains for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Limited but some language schools and meetups available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
71%
Weight: 10
Good variety of local tours, historical sites, and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
73%
Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, and entertainment centers provide indoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
80%
Weight: 25
Diverse food scene with Southern cuisine and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
76%
Weight: 10
Numerous yoga studios offering a variety of classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
78%
Weight: 15
Wide range of gyms, fitness centers, and specialized studios.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
79%
Weight: 15
Good availability of organic markets and health-conscious restaurants.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
Eastern Time Zone is favorable for working with both US coasts and Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
74%
Weight: 25
Active tech and startup communities with frequent networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
70%
Weight: 20
Growing remote job market supported by local tech companies.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
68%
Weight: 20
Moderate freelance opportunities with increasing support networks.
🏢 Coworking Quality
77%
Weight: 30
Modern coworking spaces with good amenities and community events.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
75%
Weight: 15
Thriving startup ecosystem with incubators and venture capital presence.
💳 Local Payment Services
83%
Weight: 10
Wide acceptance of digital payments and mobile wallets.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
62%
Weight: 15
Moderate adoption with some local meetups and businesses accepting crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
79%
Weight: 30
Raleigh-Durham International Airport offers good domestic and some international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
48%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mostly bus-based with no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
56%
Weight: 20
Downtown is walkable but suburban sprawl limits walkability elsewhere.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
87%
Weight: 15
Uber and Lyft widely available and reliable.
🚲 Cycling
63%
Weight: 10
Growing cycling infrastructure but still limited in some areas.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
67%
Weight: 15
Good highway connections; limited rail options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
60%
Weight: 10
Some electric scooter and bike rentals available downtown.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
89%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and expanding 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
67%
Weight: 10
Limited free public WiFi; mostly available in cafes and coworking spaces.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
35%
Weight: 40
US visa process is complex and costly for many digital nomads.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Moderate to high taxes; North Carolina has state income tax.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
88%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
79%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with occasional partisan tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Requires US address and documentation; moderate difficulty for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
72%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward process for registering a business.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in the US.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly but lacks specific infrastructure and visa support.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
55%
Weight: 25
Some meetups and events but not a major hub for nomad gatherings.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
63%
Weight: 20
Growing online communities focused on Raleigh's tech and remote work scene.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
74%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with some neighborhoods requiring caution.
♀️ Female Friendly
78%
Weight: 50
Supportive environment with active women’s groups and safety measures.
✊ Racial Tolerance
69%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; ongoing social challenges but improving.