Digital Nomad in United States for Canadian citizens
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Visa & requirements
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Digital Nomad budget
- Hostel / coliving
- Street food
- Café + wifi
- Private apartment
- Dedicated coworking
- Restaurants
- Furnished studio
- Premium coworking
- Going out
Cost of living for nomads
NYC/SF: CAD 5,500–8,000/month. Austin/Denver: CAD 3,500–5,500/month. Similar to Toronto/Vancouver pricing. The TN visa gives Canadians unique access to work legally in the US.
Coworking & workspaces
Best coworking spaces
NYC: WeWork, Industrious. Austin: Capital Factory. Miami: The LAB. Prices similar to Toronto/Vancouver. Public libraries are excellent free alternatives.
Internet & connectivity
Internet in the USA
Much cheaper than Canadian ISPs. Fiber: 100–1,000 Mbps ($50–80/month). 5G in major cities. T-Mobile plans often include Canada roaming. Free wifi at libraries and most cafés.
Average speed: 200 Mbps
Taxation & obligations
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Steps to settle in United States
Before departure
- Canadian passport — no ESTA needed
- Health insurance (provincial plans don't cover US)
- Wise account for CAD/USD
- B-1/B-2 up to 6 months as visitor
On the ground
- T-Mobile plan (includes Canada roaming)
- Coworking or libraries
- TN visa available if you find a US employer
- Border cities for easy Canada visits
Important
- Visitor status: no paid work allowed
- TN visa: 60+ eligible professions, $50 at border
- US healthcare very expensive
- CRA: continue filing worldwide income
- NEXUS card speeds up border crossings
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