Last Updated on December 15, 2020
3. Maine
Student debt is one of the biggest problems for young Americans. It’s not easy to start a life when you have a debt worth tens of thousands of dollars pulling you back. With that in mind, The state of Maine decided to offer a tax break that aims to reduce the burden of student loans. At first, this program called Educational Opportunity Tax Credit was exclusive to young inhabitants of the state. In 2016 it was expanded and now is available for college and university graduates from anywhere in the United States. Under this program, young workers can deduct the amount they paid in student loans from their state income tax bill. Reasons to live in Main: Low cost of living An extensive and gorgeous coastline High quality of life It’s incredibly beautiful during the Fall Great food and amazing restaurants
4. Tulsa, Oklahoma
The city of Tulsa offers an incentive program to remote workers very similar to the one available in the state of Vermont. So, if you are a remote worker, you can move to Tulsa and receive a ,000 relocation bonus plus an additional ,00 housing stipend over one year. Additionally, remote workers also receive a free membership to a co-working space in the city. It’s a great way to bring high-income workers to Tulsa and boost the local economy – and it has been a huge success. Reasons to live in Tulsa, Oklahoma: Even though it is a big city, it has a sense of community; Low cost of living; It’s a great city to raise a family; Lots of opportunities; You can hike on the Ozark Mountains It has a great offer of cultural and sports activities;
5. Newton, Iowa
Newton is a city located in Jasper County that deserves to be mentioned in this list because of its special housing incentives. The local government offers ,000 and a ,000 welcome bonus to new home buyers that seal the deal on a new single-family home worth 0,000 or more. And if you think that 0,000 can only buy you a small, old house on the outskirts of the city, you should know that the average price for a home in Newton is just over 0,000 – so you will probably find amazing houses for under 0,000. That’s a great incentive! Reasons to live in Newton, Iowa: Above average quality of life Affordable real estate (which makes the program mentioned above even more appealing) It is considered a safe city It’s a nice place to raise a family
