What cities/towns in the US do you think would do best in an economic collapse situation?

[Guineas]

Washington state would do well since the land is super fertile year round and supplies produce and fruits to much of the country.

Seattle might burn down from social unrest but the Eastside burbs would persevere. The electricity in the Seattle area is 90% renewable (hydropower) so doesn’t depend on fossil fuels.

The PNW is also geographically quite isolated from the rest of the country by ground transportation (natural moat). Seattle’s closest major city is Vancouver in British Columbia, which can be an asset in the OP’s scenario.

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by Guineas

Washington state would do well since the land is super fertile year round and supplies produce and fruits to much of the country.

Seattle might burn down from social unrest but the Eastside burbs would persevere. The electricity in the Seattle area is 90% renewable (hydropower) so doesn’t depend on fossil fuels.

The PNW is also geographically quite isolated from the rest of the country by ground transportation (natural moat). Seattle’s closest major city is Vancouver in British Columbia, which can be an asset in the OP’s scenario.

I think this is correct, but depending on Vancouver BC is somewhat perilous. If the us economy goes south, Canada probably does as well. Perhaps I misunderstood your connection there.

Bottom line, the tech industry remains strong, and Seattle has a built in advantage here and probably would grind it out even with the worst economic depression.