Why These Are the Most Freelancer-Friendly Cities in the US
Even before the pandemic changed the way we work and what we want out of work and the workplace, people were increasingly choosing to quit their 9 to 5 jobs and go freelancing.
According to Statista’s Research Department , the number of freelancers in the US has been steadily increasing since 2014. At that time, about 53 million Americans were engaged in freelancing. By 2020, there were 59 million.
And as anyone who has freelanced knows, some places are better to live in than others. Of course, there are many factors to consider, including tax rates, the number of co-working spaces, and the availability of Wi-Fi hotspots. This is exactly what the ToolTester team did when they tried to find the best cities in the US for freelancers. Here are their top five and a few notable features in each city.
1. Dallas, Texas
Score : 79.4
Notable features:
- 50 coworking spaces
- Each co-working space is on average 0.1 mile away from public transportation.
- Coworking costs an average of $267 per month.
2. Jacksonville, Florida
Score : 76.4
Notable features:
- No personal income tax
- Coworking costs an average of $244 per month.
- 10 coworking spaces
3. Houston, Texas
Score : 76.0
Notable features:
- 62 coworking spaces
- Each co-working space is on average 0.5 km from public transport.
- Coworking costs an average of $254 per month.
4. Memphis, Tennessee
Score : 76.0
Notable features:
- No income tax
- 24 coworking spaces
- Coworking costs an average of $310 per month.
5. Indianapolis, Indiana
Score : 74.8/100
Notable features:
- 46 coworking spaces
- Coworking costs an average of $229 per month.
- On average, conference room rentals cost $29.25 per hour.
While the information in this report is helpful, if you are considering moving to a new city as a freelancer, you should also consider the cost of housing.