Best Cities for Remote Workers in Rhode Island
Rhode Island ranks #30 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 49.3. Cumberland Hill is its best city for remote workers at 67.9.
- Rhode Island, all states
- #30 of 50
- Population
- 8,648
Rhode Island for Remote Workers: The Full Picture
Rhode Island ranks #30 out of 50 for remote workers — a reasonable choice, though not without tradeoffs. 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. Rhode Island's cost of living (index: 102.3) is near the national average, so a remote salary doesn't gain or lose much purchasing power here.
The moderate work-from-home rate of 11.6% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.
The 10.08% tax burden is above average, which can offset some of the cost-of-living advantages for higher-earning remote professionals. Housing affordability (score: 45/100) is adequate — the typical home is worth $511,233, which may require a strong remote salary to afford comfortably.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Cumberland Hill | A+ | 67.9 | 67.3 | 64 | 83 | 8,648 |
| 2Tiverton | A | 67.4 | 64.0 | 63 | 64 | 8,091 |
| 3Westerly | A+ | 66.3 | 70.6 | 62 | 63 | 18,411 |
| 4Warwick | A | 66.3 | 66.5 | 65 | 58 | 83,175 |
| 5Cranston | A | 63.6 | 64.2 | 64 | 56 | 83,250 |
| 6Pascoag | B+ | 63.1 | 59.7 | 65 | 75 | 4,410 |
| 7East Providence | A | 62.8 | 63.0 | 66 | 50 | 47,281 |
| 8Wakefield-Peace Dale | B+ | 62.7 | 62.5 | 61 | 62 | 9,302 |
| 9Kingston | A | 62.4 | 64.1 | 53 | 63 | 7,332 |
| 10Newport | B+ | 61.4 | 62.7 | 44 | 55 | 24,874 |
| 11Valley Falls | B | 61.4 | 57.9 | 64 | 50 | 12,657 |
| 12Newport East | B | 60.8 | 58.7 | 54 | 47 | 11,069 |
| 13Greenville | B+ | 60.6 | 59.3 | 63 | 54 | 8,296 |
| 14Pawtucket | B | 59.9 | 57.3 | 68 | 43 | 75,893 |
| 15Hope Valley | B | 58.8 | 57.5 | 59 | 58 | 2,297 |
| 16Melville | B | 58.3 | 58.2 | 39 | 59 | 1,631 |
| 17Providence | B | 57.1 | 56.4 | 64 | 41 | 191,767 |
| 18Central Falls | C | 54.3 | 51.2 | 67 | 33 | 22,701 |
| 19Woonsocket | C | 54.2 | 51.2 | 70 | 37 | 43,521 |
| 20Narragansett Pier | C+ | 52.5 | 53.6 | 41 | 41 | 3,167 |
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: Rhode Island for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rhode Island a good state for remote workers?
Rhode Island ranks #30 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 49.3/100. Its strongest relevant category is Safety (91/100) and its weakest is Growth (28/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in Rhode Island?
Cumberland Hill ranks #1 in Rhode Island for remote workers with a score of 67.9/100, followed by Tiverton and Westerly.
What factors are most important for remote workers in Rhode Island?
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.