Best Cities for Remote Workers in New Hampshire
New Hampshire ranks #8 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 67.7. Hanover is its best city for remote workers at 67.5.
- New Hampshire, all states
- #8 of 50
- Population
- 8,479
Why New Hampshire Works for Remote Workers
New Hampshire ranks #8 out of 50 for remote workers — one of the best environments in the country for location-independent professionals. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. New Hampshire's cost of living (index: 104.2) is near the national average, so a remote salary doesn't gain or lose much purchasing power here.
The high work-from-home rate of 16% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.
The tax environment is favorable at 5.94% of income, letting remote workers keep more of their earnings. Housing affordability (score: 49/100) is adequate — the typical home is worth $516,306, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Hanover | A+ | 67.5 | 80.8 | 34 | 87 | 8,479 |
| 2Durham | A+ | 64.4 | 71.2 | 56 | 70 | 10,681 |
| 3Dover | A+ | 64.4 | 67.6 | 55 | 71 | 33,364 |
| 4Lebanon | A+ | 63.7 | 72.2 | 60 | 75 | 14,999 |
| 5Londonderry | A | 60.8 | 66.7 | 49 | 77 | 12,225 |
| 6Rochester | B+ | 60.7 | 60.2 | 65 | 62 | 33,144 |
| 7Portsmouth | A+ | 59.8 | 68.9 | 41 | 72 | 22,545 |
| 8Nashua | A | 59.7 | 63.2 | 56 | 63 | 91,294 |
| 9Concord | A | 59.5 | 64.4 | 65 | 64 | 44,375 |
| 10Keene | A | 59.2 | 63.7 | 71 | 61 | 22,939 |
| 11Franklin | B | 58.7 | 57.6 | 73 | 58 | 8,799 |
| 12Exeter | A | 58.2 | 65.9 | 57 | 64 | 9,964 |
| 13Laconia | B+ | 57.9 | 60.0 | 68 | 57 | 17,085 |
| 14Somersworth | B+ | 57.7 | 60.8 | 62 | 60 | 12,111 |
| 15Derry | B+ | 57.5 | 60.4 | 58 | 62 | 21,339 |
| 16Manchester | B | 56.8 | 57.3 | 60 | 59 | 115,643 |
| 17Hampton | A | 56.7 | 63.5 | 50 | 63 | 10,101 |
| 18Milford | B+ | 56.7 | 61.1 | 61 | 60 | 8,956 |
| 19Claremont | B | 53.3 | 57.2 | 75 | 53 | 13,078 |
| 20Berlin | C+ | 50.5 | 53.3 | 82 | 41 | 9,383 |
City remote workers scores use each city's own data, with the category weights rescaled over the categories the city has; outdoor access has no city-level measure and is left out.
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Also See: New Hampshire for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Hampshire a good state for remote workers?
New Hampshire ranks #8 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 67.7/100. Its strongest relevant category is Safety (94/100) and its weakest is Outdoor Access (43/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in New Hampshire?
Hanover ranks #1 in New Hampshire for remote workers with a score of 67.5/100, followed by Durham and Dover.
What factors are most important for remote workers in New Hampshire?
Rankings weighted toward affordable cost of living, strong economy, outdoor access, livability, low taxes, and safe communities — what remote workers prioritize when choosing where to live.