Noah G.
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Working remotely from Cranston — my experience
I've been working remotely from Cranston for 5 years now. Here's my take:
The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated.
Cost of living: pretty reasonable
Internet: Could be better but workable with a good provider
Coworking spaces: Growing number of options
If you're looking for a place to WFH, Cranston is worth considering.
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Noah G.
Traffic is the worst part honestly. But if you live near work it's fine.
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Doris R.
I'd add that the parks here are amazing for families. Otherwise spot on!
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Noah G.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Cranston next month.
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Nicole S.
Rent tip: look for places in fall. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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Nicole S.
As someone who moved here from Miami, I can confirm most of this. The friendliness of people surprised me the most.
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Doris R.
I work in manufacturing and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 1 months.
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Noah G.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Cranston next month.
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Noah G.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. University District and Maple Heights are perfectly safe.
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Nicole S.
Rent tip: look for places in October-November. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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Doris R.
Downtown is overrated and overpriced. The suburbs offer way better value.
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Doris R.
Totally agree with this. I've been here 3 years and my experience is very similar.
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Doris R.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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Nicole S.
Totally agree with this. I've been here 3 years and my experience is very similar.
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Nicole S.
As someone who moved here from Boston, I can confirm most of this. The job opportunities surprised me the most.
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Noah G.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Cranston next month.
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Doris R.
Public transit needs work but they're investing in it. Should improve in next few years.
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Doris R.
Check out the Riverside area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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