These U.S. Cities Will Pay You To Move There

Thinking of relocating in the near future? Some U.S. cities offer financial incentives to offset the cost of packing up your life and moving across the country. In turn, this allows them to attract skilled workers who are looking for a lower cost of living or maybe just a change of scenery. Here are four U.S. cities that will pay you to move there.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa bills itself as the “world’s largest small town,” a place where you can enjoy all the benefits that come with living in a big city while retaining the strong community ties associated with smaller ones. Since 2018, Tulsa Remote has helped more than 2,500 people relocate to Oklahoma’s second-biggest city.

Accepting that the city itself couldn’t offer sufficient job opportunities to attract working age professionals, it turned its attention to those employees who could work anywhere. Successful applicants can receive a $10,000 payout as long as they stay in Tulsa for at least a year. In addition, recipients can take advantage of free desk space at 36 Degrees North, a popular downtown co-working space.

Topeka, Kansas

While you initially might not consider Topeka the most lively place to be, there’s more than meets the eye. With the city’s passion for live music and the arts, myriad eateries, craft breweries, and acres of leafy parks and trails, there’s always something to do on the weekends in this city of about 125,000. 

The Choose Topeka program offers a relocation package to talented professionals seeking new opportunities. There are several options to explore, each offering monetary perks. The main focus of the program is the Employer Match Incentive, through which you could receive a payment of $10,000 to cover rent or $15,000 to buy a house in Topeka or Shawnee County.

With the cost of living in Topeka estimated to be around 15% lower than the national average, that financial cushion you crave could be waiting for you in the Midwest.

Noblesville, Indiana

Ever thought about moving to the Hoosier Heartland? A partnership between Make My Move and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation puts $5,000 on the table for those considering a move to Noblesville. Home to about 75,000 people, Noblesville is located in a convenient spot, on the northern fringes of Indianapolis and within easy driving distance of both Cincinnati and Chicago. 

The full package of perks and benefits doesn’t end with the cash, either — recipients will also score membership to the COhatch Noblesville Coworking Space and to the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, as well as leisure perks such as a “Dine Around Town” package and season passes at two local golf courses. 

Frankfort, Kentucky

Another place that will pay you to move there is Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, located about a half-hour drive from the state’s second-largest city, Lexington. With a current population of nearly 30,000 people, Frankfort is offering a handful of potential new residents a $5,000 cash incentive plus a range of benefits to help them settle in.

For instance, there’s an opportunity to “Mingle with the Mayor,” tours of Historic Frankfort and the Buffalo Trace Distillery, a free round of golf at Juniper Hill Golf Course, and an invite to a progressive dinner with existing residents. 

To be eligible to apply, you need to be a U.S. citizen living outside of Kentucky with a salary of at least $60,000 a year in a job that can be retained after the move. You’d also need to be able to move within six months.