As of 2023, around 28% of the workforce is still remote (Source:
bizjournals). Remote job postings are expected to surge by 30% by the end of 2024.
Atlanta has been crowned the best U.S. city for remote work, with a median tech salary of $95,788.
Remote work in Atlanta surged post-COVID, with over 50% adoption in tech companies.
Experts predict that remote work will increase to approximately 25% of the North American population, and that number will grow even higher in 2024.
The number of remote workers in the United States is currently at 26%, and this number will grow to a total of approximately 36.2 million Americans by 2026.
It's worth noting that while some companies with headquarters or outposts in Atlanta have started to mandate employees return to working from the office, remote work remains a significant part of the city's job market, with many companies embracing flexible work arrangements to stay competitive.
The cost of living in Atlanta, GA is 10% above the state average and 1% lower the national average.
| Cost of Living in Atlanta, GA | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 29% higher | 1% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 4% lower | 19% lower |
| Food | 6% higher | 1% higher |
| Healthcare | 13% higher | 9% higher |
| Transportation | 5% higher | 0% |
| Goods & Services | 4% higher | 0% |
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