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Best Counties for Remote Workers in South Carolina 2026

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

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in South Carolina

1Edgefield County
59
2McCormick County
59.4
3Saluda County
50.1
4Abbeville County
51
5Dorchester County
48.5

All 46 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in South Carolina

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Edgefield County, SC6459
2McCormick County, SC6359.4
3Saluda County, SC5150.1
4Abbeville County, SC4551
5Dorchester County, SC4248.5
6Allendale County, SC4143.9
7Lancaster County, SC4144.8
8Newberry County, SC4043.4
9Calhoun County, SC4047.8
10Pickens County, SC4050.4
11Lee County, SC3743.9
12York County, SC3744.5
13Marlboro County, SC3639.8
14Kershaw County, SC3642.5
15Barnwell County, SC3539.8
16Aiken County, SC3544.5
17Beaufort County, SC3545.4
18Bamberg County, SC3539.5
19Chester County, SC3540.3
20Oconee County, SC3348
21Union County, SC3338.6
22Laurens County, SC3343.8
23Clarendon County, SC3342.7
24Marion County, SC3346.2
25Cherokee County, SC3344.8
26Chesterfield County, SC3243.2
27Lexington County, SC3238.3
28Dillon County, SC3240.3
29Greenville County, SC3240.8
30Charleston County, SC3243.4
31Fairfield County, SC3245.3
32Hampton County, SC3239.2
33Georgetown County, SC3241.8
34Anderson County, SC3140.9
35Berkeley County, SC3135
36Williamsburg County, SC3039.3
37Jasper County, SC3034.6
38Spartanburg County, SC2940.3
39Greenwood County, SC2839
40Darlington County, SC2744.9
41Orangeburg County, SC2636.4
42Horry County, SC2639.4
43Florence County, SC2539.5
44Sumter County, SC2535.2
45Richland County, SC2336.7
46Colleton County, SC2231.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in South Carolina?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Edgefield County ranks as the top remote work county in South Carolina with a remote worker score of 64.

How many counties in South Carolina are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 46 counties in South Carolina 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.