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Best Counties for Remote Workers in Washington 2026

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

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in Washington

1Skamania County
57.7
2Ferry County
58
3San Juan County
55.4
4Wahkiakum County
69.1
5Stevens County
55.1

All 39 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Washington

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Skamania County, WA5957.7
2Ferry County, WA5758
3San Juan County, WA5655.4
4Wahkiakum County, WA5669.1
5Stevens County, WA5555.1
6Lincoln County, WA5460.9
7Pend Oreille County, WA5254.7
8Garfield County, WA5254.4
9Columbia County, WA4944.8
10Klickitat County, WA4752.7
11Asotin County, WA4745
12Island County, WA4550.7
13Douglas County, WA4345.1
14Adams County, WA4237.4
15Okanogan County, WA4145.9
16Jefferson County, WA3848.6
17Pacific County, WA3845.7
18Chelan County, WA3741.9
19Mason County, WA3740.1
20Franklin County, WA3634.3
21Walla Walla County, WA3536.9
22Whitman County, WA3549.8
23Snohomish County, WA3441.6
24Benton County, WA3436.8
25Thurston County, WA3337.7
26Kitsap County, WA3240.1
27Grant County, WA3232.8
28Skagit County, WA3237.3
29Clark County, WA3238.2
30Clallam County, WA3140.4
31King County, WA3039.4
32Cowlitz County, WA3036
33Pierce County, WA3033.7
34Lewis County, WA3037.2
35Whatcom County, WA3038
36Kittitas County, WA2941.8
37Spokane County, WA2936.8
38Yakima County, WA2830.4
39Grays Harbor County, WA2836.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Washington?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Skamania County ranks as the top remote work county in Washington with a remote worker score of 59.

How many counties in Washington are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 39 counties in Washington 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.