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Tucson, United States 🇺🇸
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Nomad Score:
67%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Tucson offers a relatively low cost of living compared to other US cities, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate, with many affordable options for short and long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are reasonably priced, with access to fresh produce and local markets.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited, so many rely on cars or ride-sharing, which can add to costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options including local events, theaters, and outdoor activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced with several options available.
💱 Currency Stability
98%
Weight: 30
USD is a stable currency with low volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Good broadband and fiber options available, with average speeds suitable for remote work.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
65%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist but fewer than in larger US cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
78%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, popular among remote workers.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
73%
Weight: 30
A decent number of cafes cater to digital nomads with power outlets and good seating.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
54%
Weight: 100
Tucson is not a major digital nomad hub but is growing in popularity.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
87%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
81%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good environment with desert climate, though some urban pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
67%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean, with some areas better maintained than others.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal language barrier for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
63%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be affected by dust and occasional wildfires but generally acceptable.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Decent family amenities but limited compared to larger cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
78%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare facilities with several hospitals and clinics.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
42%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs in the US are high, including Tucson.
🏥 Healthcare
75%
Weight: 20
Access to quality healthcare is good but expensive without insurance.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with abundant sunshine and mild winters, ideal for many.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
76%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters, occasional dust storms and heat waves.
🏞️ Green Spaces
64%
Weight: 10
Several parks and natural reserves nearby, but urban green space is limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
90%
Weight: 15
Widely available and necessary due to hot climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal changes, mostly hot summers and mild winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution outside of downtown areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
72%
Weight: 20
Rich Southwestern culture with Native American and Mexican influences.
🌃 Nightlife
58%
Weight: 15
Modest nightlife scene, more low-key compared to larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to hiking, desert landscapes, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Spanish and local indigenous languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
71%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural and nature tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
62%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options compared to larger cities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
74%
Weight: 25
Diverse food scene with strong Mexican and Southwestern influences.
🧠 Yoga Studios
68%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available catering to different styles.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
70%
Weight: 15
Good range of gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
73%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of organic and health-focused food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
Mountain Time Zone works well for collaboration with both coasts.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
59%
Weight: 25
Smaller professional community but some tech and startup meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
61%
Weight: 20
Moderate local remote job market, mostly small businesses and startups.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
57%
Weight: 20
Limited but growing freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
64%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but fewer amenities than major hubs.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
55%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with some support but not very large.
💳 Local Payment Services
78%
Weight: 10
Standard US payment infrastructure with wide acceptance of cards and digital payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption, no major hubs but some local groups.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
67%
Weight: 30
Tucson International Airport offers domestic flights, limited international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
48%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited and not very convenient for most digital nomads.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Some walkable neighborhoods but overall car-dependent city.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
79%
Weight: 15
Uber and Lyft widely available and affordable.
🚲 Cycling
62%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and trails but city is spread out and hot climate limits cycling.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
54%
Weight: 15
Limited train service, mostly reliant on car or bus travel.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
43%
Weight: 10
Minimal scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
83%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G/5G coverage throughout the city and suburbs.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services widely accessible with no restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
67%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and some public areas but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
32%
Weight: 40
US visa process is complex and restrictive for many digital nomads.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
US tax system is complex and can be burdensome for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
78%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment despite national polarization.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Challenging for non-residents without SSN or US address.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate ease, but paperwork and regulations can be complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in the US.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
56%
Weight: 50
Moderate friendliness; good amenities but visa and transit limitations.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
50%
Weight: 25
Some local meetups but no large-scale nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
58%
Weight: 20
Small but growing online community of digital nomads in Tucson.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
63%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; some neighborhoods have higher crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for female digital nomads.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance with some diversity and inclusion efforts.