"When Tsugio Makimoto and David Manners published their book "Digital Nomad" in 1997, they envisioned a future in which technological innovation and accessibility of travel had fostered a nonlocalized global workforce. True to form, as many as 18.1 million Americans described themselves as digital nomads in a recent MBO Partners survey, capitalizing on visa deregulations in countries across the world. But for those who prefer to stay in the U.S., the city of Springfield, Missouri, is raising its hand as an appealing alternative to jet-setting abroad."
"StorageCafe, a storage space marketplace, recently conducted a study of the best cities in the U.S. for digital nomads, factoring in lifestyle, digital infrastructure, safety and healthcare, and affordability. Of the 169 cities analyzed, Springfield, the "Queen City of the Ozarks," was considered the most affordable, with estimated monthly expenses of $2,299 and one-bedroom apartment rentals less than $1,000. A fellow Missouri city, St. Louis, topped StorageCafe's overall digital nomad list - but Springfield beat it for affordability."
Technological advances and travel accessibility have produced a large U.S. digital-nomad population, with an estimated 18.1 million Americans identifying as digital nomads. Springfield, Missouri, ranks as the most affordable among 169 U.S. cities evaluated for lifestyle, digital infrastructure, safety, healthcare, and affordability, with estimated monthly expenses of $2,299 and one-bedroom rents below $1,000. Springfield offers outdoor and cultural attractions including the Sculpture Walk, hiking in the Ozark Mountains, caves, waterfalls, and three historic districts. Springfield also claims the official birthplace of Route 66 and provides direct flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport, supporting travel while keeping a home base.
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