Bored of Where You Are? These Cities Will Pay You to Move There
Feeling stuck in your city? You might want to move—especially when some places are literally paying people to relocate. From Kansas to Alaska, cities are offering thousands in cash, free internet, and even outdoor perks just to get you to call them home. Find out where you could get paid to start fresh!
7/2/20251 min read


Feeling stuck where you are? Ready for a change of scenery and a boost to your bank account? Turns out, some cities across the U.S. are literally handing out cash to get you to move there—and the offers are kind of wild.
If you're over 18, a U.S. citizen, working remotely, and ready to relocate, you could be packing your bags and cashing in on a fresh start. Here's where the money’s at:
🔥 Topeka, Kansas
This Midwestern gem is offering up to $15,000 if you buy a new home—or $10,000 if you decide to rent. Who knew Kansas could come with perks?
🔥 Newton, Iowa
Buy a home worth more than $240K, and they’ll give you $10,000 in cold hard cash. That’s a whole lot of cornfield charm with a check on top.
🔥 Ketchikan, Alaska
Want epic mountain views and zero traffic? Ketchikan will give you $2,000 and throw in three months of free internet just for relocating.
🔥 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa is offering $10,000 after you buy a home plus a three-year co-working membership to keep your remote hustle going strong.
🔥 Baltimore, Maryland
You’ll have to win a lottery for this one, but if you do, they’ll chip in $5,000 toward your down payment and closing costs. City life, here you come.
🔥 West Virginia
This one’s a hiker’s dream. Get $12,000, an outdoor adventure package, and access to co-working space—but you’ll need to live in select mountain communities.
🚨 Pro tip: There’s always fine print, so read the eligibility rules for each location before you start packing boxes.
So… would you move for money? Because your next chapter could come with a check attached. 🏡💸