A recent survey by Skillshare reports that more Americans are freelancing than ever, currently adding up to 57.3 million people. But is it also easier than ever to be a freelancer?<\/p>\n
Research by Edelman Intelligence highlights that freelancers are both more aware of the upcoming changes in the labor market, and more willing to take active measures to prepare for the future than full-time non-freelancers. An estimated 49% of freelancers indicate that they\u2019re already witnessing the impact of automation<\/a> on their work, as opposed to just 18% of full-time employees, while 65% of self-employed workers are already updating their skills to cope with the changes, as opposed to 45% of full-time employees. Looking at how well freelancers cope in the current housing and labor market paints a clear picture of what workers can expect from the shifting workforce.<\/p>\n CommercialCafe did a study that compares average monthly housing expenses and a variety of coworking options<\/a> that self-employed workers might incur in different cities. How many hours per week would you need to work to afford living and working from a private office in Brooklyn? What hourly rate would you need to charge your clients to earn enough during a 40-hour week to live in San Francisco? Keep reading to see some of the highlights of our study and make sure to check out the complete visual breakdown of our results and more details regarding our methodology.<\/a><\/p>\n Working a 29-Hour Week in KCMO Will Get Your Very Own Private Office<\/a><\/em> The Sun Belt has been making the news as one of the big winners in terms of working-age population gains, as it has managed to attract a growing number of young Americans. Census data shows states like Texas<\/a>, Florida<\/a>, Nevada<\/a>, Utah<\/a> and Colorado<\/a>\u2019s population growing by double-digits since 2010. In Texas, six counties\u2015Harris<\/a>, Tarrant<\/a>, Bexar<\/a>, Dallas<\/a>, Denton<\/a> and Collin<\/a>\u2015are among the top 10 net gainers in terms of numbers. North Carolina<\/a> registered a 7.3% population growth, while South Carolina<\/a> has grown by 8.4%.<\/p>\nHighlights:<\/h3>\n
\n Want to Be a Freelancer in Silicon Valley? You\u2019d Better Start Looking for a Roommate<\/a><\/em>
\n Average-Earning Freelancers Would Need to Work 79 Hours per Week to Support Themselves in Boston<\/a><\/em>
\n Customize expenses and working hours with our calculators<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Working a 29-Hour Week in KCMO Will Get Your Very Own Private Office<\/h2>\n