These American cities will pay you to move there

Inflation, high interest rates, and ridiculously expensive healthcare have made living in the United States very expensive. Most Americans are looking for ways to save money and cut back their expenses, and we are here to share one unique option: relocation packages!

Did you know that some small American cities and towns will actually pay you money to move there? You've probably heard about some of those dying European towns that offer something similar, but not everybody is up for an international move.

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Relocation incentive programs in the United States are pretty plentiful, and according to CNN, some towns offer not only financial incentives to move there but also other perks, such as free gym memberships, co-working facilities, and even dinner with the mayor. Some of the most lucrative offers hit five figures, and some offer homebuyer incentives.

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The website MakeMyMove helps remote workers find locations offering perks for moving there across the US. Click on to see the full list of towns and cities that will pay you to move there!

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In 2018, the Tulsa Remote program was launched, and it became the first program of its kind. It offered remote workers and entrepreneurs $10,000 to move to the south-central US city for a year.

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If you want to apply keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years of age, have lived outside of Oklahoma for at least a year prior to applying, and relocate to Tulsa within 12 months of approval.

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Ascend West Virginia is a public-private program started by Brad D. Smith, a West Virginia native and former CEO of software company Intuit, and his wife, Alys. Five communities are participating in this program.

Eligible recipients receive a $12,000 cash incentive ($10,000 the first year, an additional $2,000 the second) for moving there. In addition, the program offers extra perks such as free rock climbing, ziplining, and golf passes in the area. Remote workers will also benefit from free co-working spaces.

Indiana has a very enticing offer to lure in new residents. Literally, dozens of cities and towns offer financial packages to move there.

According to MakeMyMove, they vary from a $15K package to move to Noblesville to a $7,200 package to move to Evansville. There are many more choices. If you are looking for a move, Indiana is definitely worth looking into!

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The program Choose Topeka offers applicants up to $15,000 in incentives via employer match funding. This program, which has been running since 2019, doesn't focus solely on remote workers as so many others do.

Topeka offers incentives especially for veterans or those who have recently left the military service, of up to $5000 and job offers with a minimum salary of $50K.

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According to MakeMyMove, eight cities and towns in Kentucky are actively recruiting new workers. Mayfield and Graves Country offer an $8.8K package, which includes $5000 cash.

They also offer plenty of other benefits, such as 50% off after-school childcare, lunch with the mayor, and free monthly egg delivery.

Rural Alabama is really looking to attract qualified workers with its Remote Shoals program, which offers up to $10,000.

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To be eligible, applicants must be full-time remote employees or self-employed and make a minimum of $52,000 annually and, of course, be ready to move to the Shoals in the next six months.

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Rochester is offering $10,000 in grants and incentives through its Greater ROC Remote program. If you decide to buy a house, you can count on an extra $9000 in home-buying grants.

To qualify, applicants must live at least 300 miles from downtown Rochester or be relocating from any other state, be over the age of 18 and have a remote job.

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Alaska is the lowest-populated state in the US, and the state is offering funds to those who already live there to keep them there. Via the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), residents are given a yearly stipend, which has varied between $3,284 and $1,312. 

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If you don't live in Alaska yet but have always dreamed of moving there, don't worry—after one year of living in the state, you can qualify for the PFD.

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Michigan is trying to attract students and young workers. The Michigander Scholars program offers 350 scholarships and internships. 

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Scholarships from $5 to $10K are up for grabs for those who complete an internship or take a full-time position in the industries that adhere to the program.

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