Coastal cities can be more expensive for remote workers, according to a new study from The Perfect Rug.

According to the Pew Research Center, around 22 million employed adults, or about 14% of the workforce, are fully remote, while 41% are remote at least part of the time. By 2025, it’s estimated that more than one in five Americans will work remotely.

The cost of working remotely can vary widely depending on location. The Perfect Rug’s study ranked the 10 most expensive cities for remote workers in 2024.

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