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Some cities and states are targeting remote workers as a way to boost the local tax base and combat decades of brain drain

Cities and states are shelling out serious cash to lure remote workers. Tulsa, Oklahoma, will pay you $10,000 to move there and telework. West Virginia is offering $12,000 and two years of free outdoor gear rental.

The incentives are appealing, especially for newly minted remote workers who want to capitalize on their newfound flexibility. But a snap decision could cost more than the money you’re chasing.

Cities and states are shelling out serious cash to lure remote workers. Tulsa, Oklahoma, will pay you $10,000 to move there and telework. West Virginia is offering $12,000 and two years of free outdoor gear rental.

Fifty-three communities in 24 states and Puerto Rico are trying to lure new residents by offering cash, covering moving costs or providing other incentives. They largely seek remote workers from expensive coastal areas.

In what CBS News calls a sign of the times, some cities in Middle America are offering cash, free land, and other incentives to move to them as long as you are working.

With its close proximity to larger metropolitan areas and low cost of living, Northeastern Pennsylvania is well-positioned to attract and maintain workers. But the region will need to campaign workers to avoid losing them.

Tulsa pays remote workers to move there, and it’s proved to be a better strategy than paying corporations to relocate there.

Shrinking American towns and cities are tempting remote workers with big cash bonuses to relocate. But an influx of new residents can also drive up property prices, put a strain on resources and, in one case, lure bears.

Tulsa Remote pays people $10,000 to move there and enjoy a "high quality of life". Sacramento resident joins.