Best Counties for Remote Workers in Maryland 2026

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

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in Maryland

1Garrett County

All 24 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Maryland

Rank	County	Persona Score	Overall Score
1	Garrett County, MD	66	62.7
2	Calvert County, MD	59	59.1
3	Queen Anne's County, MD	57	58.9
4	St. Mary's County, MD	53	52.3
5	Carroll County, MD	53	57
6	Kent County, MD	51	52.8
7	Talbot County, MD	50	56.9
8	Charles County, MD	48	48.2
9	Harford County, MD	47	50.1
10	Frederick County, MD	46	49.9
11	Dorchester County, MD	44	47
12	Howard County, MD	43	48.8
13	Allegany County, MD	41	49.8
14	Caroline County, MD	41	42
15	Cecil County, MD	41	42.2
16	Washington County, MD	40	44.6
17	Montgomery County, MD	39	46.9
18	Anne Arundel County, MD	39	45.6
19	Wicomico County, MD	38	39.4
20	Worcester County, MD	37	48.4
21	Baltimore County, MD	34	38.3
22	Prince George's County, MD	34	32.5
23	Somerset County, MD	30	40.2
24	Baltimore city, MD	16	24.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Maryland?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Garrett County ranks as the top remote work county in Maryland with a remote worker score of 66.

How many counties in Maryland are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 24 counties in Maryland 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.