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Best Counties for Remote Workers in Alaska 2026

20 counties ranked by cost of living, income, safety, and disaster resilience.

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in Alaska

1Aleutians East Borough
60.7
2Dillingham Census Area
46.8
3Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
70.2
4Haines Borough
63
5Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
65.5

All 20 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Alaska

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Aleutians East Borough, AK7160.7
2Dillingham Census Area, AK7146.8
3Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK7070.2
4Haines Borough, AK6963
5Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK6865.5
6Skagway Municipality, AK6862.1
7Chugach Census Area, AK6559.2
8North Slope Borough, AK6548.6
9Bristol Bay Borough, AK6145.9
10Bethel Census Area, AK6045.9
11Nome Census Area, AK6038.6
12Northwest Arctic Borough, AK5850.1
13Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK5748.8
14Aleutians West Census Area, AK5556.2
15Petersburg Borough, AK5455.7
16Kodiak Island Borough, AK5447.5
17Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK5244.4
18Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK5052.4
19Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK3734.5
20Anchorage Municipality, AK3129.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Alaska?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Aleutians East Borough ranks as the top remote work county in Alaska with a remote worker score of 71.

How many counties in Alaska are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 20 counties in Alaska for remote work suitability, scoring each on cost of living (30%), income (30%), safety (25%), and disaster risk (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.