Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Sun nearly every day, low costs, desert hiking, and walkable downtowns for laptop life.
1. Tempe: Best overall
2. Phoenix: Best for amenities
3. Tucson: Best value
4. Scottsdale: Best for upscale lifestyle
5. Flagstaff: Best for cool weather
6. Gilbert: Best for families
7. Chandler: Best for tech
8. Prescott: Best small town
Remote workers move to Arizona for sunshine, reasonable costs, and immediate access to desert and mountain trails. The best picks add walkable cores, fast internet, and a community of remote professionals. Here are the 8 best places for remote workers in Arizona, ranked.