Results: Cities That Will Actually Pay You To Live In Them

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01/02/2025

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Thinking of moving? You might as well earn some money along the way.
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Rochester, New York. The offer: You'll receive up to $10,000 in relocation incentives and $9,000 in homebuyer grants. The catch: You must have a full-time remote job and be able to move to Rochester within six months. To apply, you must live at least 300 miles from downtown Rochester. Sound Interesting?
Yes
22%
480 votes
No
47%
1043 votes
Undecided
12%
269 votes
Not Applicable
19%
408 votes
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2.
Mattoon, Illinois. The offer: Nearly $12,000 in incentives, including $5,000 for your move, $2,555 in gift cards for local businesses and $500 in vouchers for local restaurants. The catch: You must currently live more than 100 miles from Mattoon, commit to staying for at least two years and be a full-time remote worker earning at least $45,000. Sound Interesting?
Yes
21%
452 votes
No
48%
1062 votes
Undecided
12%
261 votes
Not Applicable
19%
425 votes
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3.
Topeka, Kansas. The offer: Up to $10,000 for rent your first year and up to $15,000 toward a home purchase. After the first year, they will reimburse half of your relocation incentive to your employer for employee retention. The catch: Topeka launched these incentives to battle their low employment rate and to support local employers. You must move here for a full-time position and this must be your primary residence. Your minimum salary needs to be $50,000. Sound Interesting?
Yes
19%
415 votes
No
50%
1098 votes
Undecided
11%
250 votes
Not Applicable
20%
437 votes
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4.
West Lafayette, Indiana. The offer: This package is all about Purdue University. You'll get a $4,000 relocation stipend, $1,000 toward food and drink at the Purdue Memorial Union restaurants, access to Purdue University libraries, free public transportation, discounts on continued education, professional development programming, networking events and a monthly book club. The catch: Purdue University launched this program in 2022 to recruit remote workers to its campus. You must relocate here from another state, be a remote worker, be a United States citizen and require a minimum salary of $50,000. Sound Interesting?
Yes
18%
405 votes
No
50%
1091 votes
Undecided
12%
265 votes
Not Applicable
20%
439 votes

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