Best Cities for Remote Workers in New Jersey
New Jersey ranks #49 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 29.7. Hoboken is its best city for remote workers at 61.8.
- New Jersey, all states
- #49 of 50
- Population
- 58,668
What Remote Workers Should Know About New Jersey
New Jersey ranks #49 out of 50 for remote workers — a state where remote workers may face some headwinds. 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. With a cost-of-living index of 108.8, New Jersey is above average — remote workers from lower-cost areas won't see a purchasing power advantage.
The high work-from-home rate of 13.5% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.
The 10.3% tax burden is above average, which can offset some of the cost-of-living advantages for higher-earning remote professionals. Housing affordability (score: 40/100) is a concern — the typical home is worth $580,353, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Hoboken | A+ | 61.8 | 74.2 | 17 | 92 | 58,668 |
| 2Clifton | A | 58.1 | 63.4 | 50 | 56 | 89,379 |
| 3Hackensack | B+ | 55.7 | 62.2 | 51 | 50 | 46,057 |
| 4Toms River | B+ | 54.3 | 59.7 | 52 | 56 | 94,956 |
| 5Jersey City | B+ | 53.3 | 60.5 | 42 | 58 | 294,078 |
| 6Bayonne | B+ | 53.3 | 60.0 | 51 | 44 | 71,553 |
| 7West New York | B | 53.3 | 58.1 | 50 | 47 | 52,004 |
| 8Vineland | C | 52.2 | 50.7 | 75 | 27 | 61,006 |
| 9Plainfield | C | 50.8 | 50.7 | 52 | 38 | 55,236 |
| 10Union City | B | 50.1 | 55.9 | 52 | 39 | 66,463 |
| 11New Brunswick | C | 49.3 | 51.5 | 54 | 39 | 56,345 |
| 12Elizabeth | C | 49.1 | 52.3 | 53 | 34 | 137,302 |
| 13Perth Amboy | C | 49.0 | 51.4 | 54 | 22 | 55,855 |
| 14East Orange | C | 48.2 | 49.7 | 58 | 22 | 70,090 |
| 15Newark | D | 47.0 | 47.7 | 58 | 21 | 310,178 |
| 16Passaic | D | 46.9 | 47.9 | 55 | 31 | 70,002 |
| 17Trenton | D | 45.4 | 42.8 | 74 | 19 | 90,338 |
| 18Lakewood | C | 42.2 | 50.9 | 39 | 41 | 69,585 |
| 19Paterson | D | 42.2 | 43.1 | 57 | 18 | 158,735 |
| 20Camden | F | 41.3 | 38.0 | 77 | 2 | 71,496 |
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 Jersey for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Jersey a good state for remote workers?
New Jersey ranks #49 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 29.7/100. Its strongest relevant category is Safety (82/100) and its weakest is Outdoor Access (7/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in New Jersey?
Hoboken ranks #1 in New Jersey for remote workers with a score of 61.8/100, followed by Clifton and Hackensack.
What factors are most important for remote workers in New Jersey?
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.