While you’re sure to find opportunities to be part of the gig economy in just about any metro area, larger cities offer the most opportunities to earn a decent living. Of course, if you are looking for an online gig, you can work from anywhere. But today, we’ll look at some of the best places in the U.S. to live and work on your “gig.”
New York City, NY
The Big Apple offers many high-paying gig opportunities, and you can find some exceptionally well-paying freelance jobs in finance and law. The city also has numerous entertainment districts and eateries, opening the door to popular gigs like food delivery. Also unique to the city, according to New York City Consumer Affairs, is the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which provides unique protections for freelance workers, including a right to a written contract, timely payment, and protection from retaliation.
When it comes to living in New York City, you might find some surrounding areas, like Newark, New Jersey, a bit more cost-effective.
- The average rent for a New York City studio apartment: $1,718.
- The median price for a home: $650,000.
- Healthcare and grocery costs are on par with the rest of the U.S., but transportation and utilities are much higher.
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According to GigLaunch, popular freelance jobs in New York City include food and grocery delivery, rideshare, renting storage, vehicles and parking spaces, being a tech product tester, and dog-walking.
Miami, Florida
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