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Best Counties for Remote Workers in California 2026

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

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in California

1Alpine County
51.2
2Shasta County
52.3
3Modoc County
49.6
4San Benito County
43.3
5El Dorado County
49.8

All 58 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in California

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Alpine County, CA4851.2
2Shasta County, CA4752.3
3Modoc County, CA4649.6
4San Benito County, CA4443.3
5El Dorado County, CA4149.8
6Placer County, CA3946.5
7Sierra County, CA3952.4
8Mono County, CA3838.5
9Nevada County, CA3845.2
10Sonoma County, CA3844.8
11Ventura County, CA3844.3
12Colusa County, CA3741.8
13Napa County, CA3743.7
14Marin County, CA3647.4
15Amador County, CA3641.9
16Mendocino County, CA3644.1
17Glenn County, CA3641.8
18Inyo County, CA3541
19Monterey County, CA3539
20Yuba County, CA3437.7
21San Diego County, CA3442.3
22Calaveras County, CA3443
23San Mateo County, CA3447.6
24Orange County, CA3444.3
25Santa Cruz County, CA3341.6
26San Luis Obispo County, CA3342.9
27Contra Costa County, CA3340.1
28Sutter County, CA3335
29Santa Barbara County, CA3343.1
30Lassen County, CA3340.4
31Madera County, CA3235.5
32Santa Clara County, CA3242.2
33Yolo County, CA3238
34Tuolumne County, CA3241.7
35San Joaquin County, CA3233.1
36Riverside County, CA3137.1
37Solano County, CA3136.4
38Sacramento County, CA3138.3
39Trinity County, CA3148.3
40Alameda County, CA3040.6
41San Francisco County, CA3043.6
42Stanislaus County, CA3035.6
43Kings County, CA3038.2
44San Bernardino County, CA3033.7
45Mariposa County, CA2943.9
46Los Angeles County, CA2936.9
47Plumas County, CA2940.9
48Del Norte County, CA2939.9
49Tulare County, CA2735.2
50Butte County, CA2739.3
51Fresno County, CA2533
52Siskiyou County, CA2437.9
53Kern County, CA2327.8
54Tehama County, CA2236.7
55Merced County, CA2235.3
56Imperial County, CA2133.7
57Humboldt County, CA2040
58Lake County, CA2031.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in California?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Alpine County ranks as the top remote work county in California with a remote worker score of 48.

How many counties in California are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 58 counties in California 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.