# Tulsa Offers Remote Workers $10K To Move. Is It Paying Off?

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Podcast: [Upzoned](https://stenobird.com/podcast/upzoned-515359)
Published: 2025-09-24T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://upzoned.strongtowns.org/e/tulsa-offers-remote-workers-10k-to-move-is-it-paying-off/
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## Resource

The Tulsa Remote program pays remote workers $10,000 to relocate to Tulsa for a year. A study found that, for every dollar spent, Tulsa sees $4.31 in economic benefits, including increased local spending, tax revenue, and job creation. Abby is joined by John Pattinson, Strong Towns’ community builder, discuss whether this kind of program is a smart way to boost the local economy. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES “The Economic Benefits of Paying Workers to Move” by Rthvika Suvarna and Fola Akinnibi, Bloomberg CityLab (May 2025).‍ Abby Newsham (X/Twitter).‍‍ Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom. This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

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