Some of the best places to run away with no money are Durham, North Carolina, Alexandria, Virginia, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Temple, Texas, etc.
List of 7 Best Places to Run Away to With No Money
- Durham, North Carolina
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Provo, Utah
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Temple, Texas
- Boise, Idaho
1. Durham, North Carolina
If you are looking for a moderately expensive place to live in with all the basic living facilities then Durham should be the number one choice for you. Durham is a city in North Carolina, USA and it is a part of the Research Triangle Region. The population of this city is 283,506 (according to the 2020 Census) which makes it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina. This city is renowned for some notable educational institutes including Duke University and North Carolina Central University. Another key aspect of this city is the unemployment rate. The unemployment rate of this city is only 3.3% and over the last few years, it has become the hotspot for various technology companies. So, there are lots of career options available for young skillful persons.
Durham Racial Composition
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 109,401 | 38.59% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 101,442 | 35.78% |
| Native American | 593 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 15,917 | 5.61% |
| Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 12,619 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43,470 | 15.33% |
Durham’s Largest Employers
| Employer | Number of Employees |
| Duke University & Duke Univ. Health System | 34863 |
| IBM | 10000 |
| Durham Public Schools | 4600 |
| GlaxoSmithKline | 3700 |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC | 3200 |
| City of Durham | 2437 |
| Fidelity Investments | 2400 |
| IQVIA | 2400 |
| RTI International | 2300 |
| Durham VA Medical Center | 2162 |
| Cree | 2125 |
| AW North Carolina | 2000 |
2. Alexandria, Virginia
This city is a hotspot for government employees thanks to Arlington, D.C., and Baltimore. So, if you are planning to run away and start over your life then this is an excellent city to consider. This city is located on the Potomac River, south of Washington, DC. Alexandria is renowned for the Old Town and the historic center of Alexandria is the major attraction for people who live in this city or visit the city. You will be surprised to know that this city is the 7th largest and highest-income independent city in Virginia. The population of this city is 159,467 and there are 68,082 housing units in this city.
Alexandria Racial Composition
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 78,519 | 49.24% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 31,314 | 19.64% |
| Native American | 217 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 11,205 | 7.03% |
| Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 7,737 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29,372 | 18.42% |
Alexandria’s Largest Employers
| Employer | Number of Employees |
| United States Department of Defense | 11050 |
| The United States Patent and Trademark Office | 7100 |
| City of Alexandria | 2500 |
| Alexandria City Public Schools | 2352 |
| National Science Foundation | 1450 |
| Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | 1192 |
| USDA Food and Nutrition Service | 800 |
3. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
If you are looking for a city to live in where you will find a country feel then Oklahoma City is a great place to consider. This city is located in the Frontier Country region in the center of the state, therefore it is an ideal location for state government. In fact, Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma and it is ranked 11th as the largest city in the Southern United States. The economy of this city is very strong two Fortune 500 companies have headquarters in this city.
Oklahoma City Racial Composition
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 331481 | 49.5% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 87943 | 13.8% |
| Native American | 23000 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 31118 | 4.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1352 | 0.2% |
| Other/Mixed | 51413 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144092 | 21.3% |
Oklahoma City’s Largest Employers
| Employer | Number of Employees |
| State of Oklahoma (SEAT) | 40,000 |
| United States Federal Aviation Administration | 5,000 |
| Integris Health (HQ) | 5,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center | 5,000 |
| Paycom (HQ) | 5,000 |
| Hobby Lobby Stores (HQ) | 5,000 |
| Mercy Health Center (HQ) | 3,000 |
| OG+E Energy Corp (HQ) | 3,000 |
| OU Medicine | 3,000 |
| SSM Health Care (HQ) | 3,000 |
4. Provo, Utah
This is another excellent city where you can run away without any money. This is the 4th largest city in Utah and it is located 45 miles south of Salt Lake City. Initially, Provo was called Timpanogas and currently, it is the most settled area in modern-day Utah. The population of Provo is 115,162 and it is the 2nd largest metropolitan city after Salt Lake City. The economy of Provo is also strong. Five companies from Provo are listed on Inc.com’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
Provo Racial Composition
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 41458 | 36.59% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 42609 | 37.78% |
| Native American | 333 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 6909 | 5.61% |
| Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 6276 | 5.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18425 | 16.33% |
Provo’s Largest Employers
| Employer | Number of Employees |
| Brigham Young University | 5,000-6,999 |
| Utah Valley Regional Medical Center | 3,000-3,999 |
| Vivint | 3,000-3,999 |
| Arm Security | 1,000-1,999 |
| Revere Health | 1,000-1,999 |
| Chrysalis Utah | 1,000-1,999 |
| Qualtrics | 1,000-1,999 |
| RBD Acquisition | 1,000-1,999 |
| Frontier Communications | 500-999 |
| Nu Skin International | 500-999 |
5. Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is located on the Missouri River close to the Iowa border. Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska and it has a population of 486,051 according to the 2020 census. The economy of Omaha is very strong and this city has lots of career options for young professionals. According to the recent USA Today report, Omaha ranks eighth among the USA’s 50 largest cities in both per-capita billionaires and Fortune 500 companies. So, it indicates how strong the economy of Omaha is.
Omaha Racial Composition
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 374259 | 77.5% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 58326 | 12.3% |
| Native American | 2916 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 18469 | 3.8% |
| Other/Mixed | 16525 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67561 | 13.9% |
Omaha’s Largest Employers
| Employer | Number of Employees |
| Offutt Air Force Base | 7,500+ |
| CHI Health | 7,500+ |
| Omaha Public Schools | 5,000-7,499 |
| Methodist Health System | 5,000-7,499 |
| Nebraska Medical Center | 5,000-7,499 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | 2,500-4,999 |
| First Data | 2,500-4,999 |
| Union Pacific | 2,500-4,999 |
| Hy-Vee | 2,500-4,999 |
| First National of Nebraska | 2,500-4,999 |
6. Temple, Texas
Temple a city of Texas located near the county seat of Belton and it lies in the central region of Texas. According to the 2020 census, the population of Temple is 82,073. The economy of Temple mostly depends on the extensive medical community. The Baylor Scott & White Medical Center is in Temple and it is the main driving force of this city.
Temple Racial Composition
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 41,976 | 51.14% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 12,031 | 14.66% |
| Native American | 281 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 2,090 | 2.55% |
| Other/Mixed | 354 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21,523 | 26.22% |
Temple’s Largest Employers
| Employer | Number of Employees |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center | 12,500 |
| Santa Fe Railroad hospital | 9,000 |
| Wilsonart International | 8,300 |
| McLane Company | 3,500 |
| McLane Group | 5,500 |
| Temple Bottling Company | 3,200 |
7. Boise, Idaho
Boise makes our list thanks to its low tax rate. Boise is the capital of Idaho and it is also the most populous city. This city locates 41 miles east of the Oregon border and 110 miles north of the Nevada border. The population of Boise is 235,684. If you are planning to run away then Boise will be an excellent option for you because the housing cost in Boise is much lower compared to the housing costs across the USA.
Boise Racial Composition
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 207401 | 88% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3770 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 1649 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 7306 | 3.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 10134 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21211 | 9.0% |
Boise’s Largest Employers
| Employer | Number of Employees |
| St. Luke’s Health Systems | 7,000–7,999 |
| Micron Technology | 5,000–5,999 |
| Saint Alphonsus Health System | 5,000–5,999 |
| Albertsons | 3,000–3,999 |
| Walmart | 3,000–3,999 |
| JR Simplot Co. | 2,000–2,999 |
| HP Inc. | 1,000–1,999 |
| Fred Meyer | 1,000–1,999 |
| Idaho Power Co. | 1,000–1,999 |
| Wells Fargo Bank NA | 1,000–1,999 |
References:
https://www.wikihow.com/Run-Away-Intelligently
https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2020/08/17/escape-america-cheapest-places-move-leave-us/
Last Updated on November 3, 2022 by Magalie D.
Magalie D. is a Diploma holder in Public Administration & Management from McGill University of Canada. She shares management tips here in MGTBlog when she has nothing to do and gets some free time after working in a multinational company at Toronto.
