Meridian Research

Original data on the cost of remote-work life

Reports built from Meridian's live database of 199+ cities and 60+ data points each. Every figure is free to quote and republish with attribution — journalists and creators, reach us at press@meridianworld.app.

Report · Updated July 2026

The 2026 Nomad Essentials Index

Rent, coworking, transit, and daily dining priced across 199 cities and measured against a $3,000 remote salary. The gap between the cheapest and priciest city is 18.1×.

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Free Tool · Updated July 2026

Nomad Salary Calculator

Enter your remote income and instantly see which of 199 cities you can afford — comfortable, doable, or out of reach — with your monthly leftover for each.

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