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Haarlem vs Tucson

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Haarlem vs Tucson

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Haarlem

Netherlands

#53 of 104 in the dataset

Tucson

United States of America

#58 of 104 in the dataset

Nomad Score78/10078/100
Cost of living7 metrics
Monthly cost$3,204$2,499
Monthly cost (couple)$1,969$1,708
1BR centre$1,959$1,417
1BR outside centre$1,719$1,071
Inexpensive meal$28.44$19.75
Cappuccino$4.32$5.22
Monthly cost (family)$4,547$3,946
Internet2 metrics
Fiber
339 Mbps206 Mbps8 ms
345 Mbps134 Mbps24 ms
Mobile (4G/5G)
241 Mbps35 Mbps21 ms
275 Mbps30 Mbps39 ms
Quality of life7 metrics
Safety7.6/104.6/10
Climate index8873
Healthcare7761
Pollution index2334
Purchasing power130163
Quality of life index205185
Commute time29 min38 min
Visa & entry2 metrics
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Haarlem vs Tucson at a glance

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Nomad Score

Haarlem78/100

Tucson78/100

Monthly cost (solo)

Haarlem$1,246

Tucson$1,081

Cost of living (incl. 1BR)

Haarlem$3,204

Tucson$2,499

Fiber download

Haarlem339 Mbps

Tucson345 Mbps

Haarlem vs Tucson: which is better for digital nomads?

On paper, Haarlem comes out in front with 78/100 versus 78/100 for Tucson — a 0-point edge. Below we unpack the cost, connectivity, climate, safety and visa facts behind that headline.

The price tags tell the story fast: $1,246 per month as a single in Haarlem against $1,081 in Tucson, with 1BR centre rents of $1,959 and $1,417. Including rent, Tucson works out to $2,499 versus $3,204 — a 22% saving.

For peace of mind, Haarlem scores 7.6/10 on safety versus 4.6/10 in Tucson, with healthcare access also higher in Haarlem (index 77 vs 61).

Neither city will leave you offline: 339 Mbps fixed in Haarlem and 345 Mbps in Tucson, with 8 ms and 24 ms latency. Tucson posts the higher number, which matters for video calls, big uploads and multi-person households.

Haarlem also leads on climate, index 88 against 73. If calendar weather matters, Haarlem peaks in Jul, Aug and Tucson in Mar, Apr, Nov.

Bottom line. With safety the widest split (7.6/10 vs 4.6/10), Haarlem is the safer landing spot — weigh the rest against that.

Haarlem vs Tucson — FAQ

+Is Haarlem or Tucson cheaper to live in?

Haarlem costs about $3,204 a month for a solo digital nomad ($1,246 spending plus $1,959 for a 1BR in the centre). Tucson comes to $2,499 ($1,081 plus $1,417 for rent). Tucson is the cheaper base, about 22% less.

+How much does a couple spend in Haarlem vs Tucson?

For two people sharing, monthly costs run about $1,969 in Haarlem and $1,708 in Tucson.

+Which city has a higher Nomad Score, Haarlem or Tucson?

Haarlem tops the pair at 78/100 versus 78/100. Five weighted inputs produce that number: affordability 35%, internet 25%, climate 15%, safety 15% and visa freedom 10%.

+Which city has faster internet for remote work?

Tucson has the faster fixed connection at 345 Mbps versus 339 Mbps, with 8 ms vs 24 ms latency.

+Is Haarlem or Tucson safer for digital nomads?

Haarlem scores 7.6/10 for safety versus 4.6/10 in Tucson.

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