The Cost of Commuting
The cost of commuting is about more than dollars and hours but that's where it begins.
There are only 24 hours in a day, so why would you want to spend more time commuting to and from work than you have to?
If you live in Central Minnesota but commute to the metro for work, you’re missing out on a lot: time with friends and family, and the money you spend commuting being among the costliest.
How much do you really make per hour if you include your long commute in the total amount of time you commit to your job?
How much does commuting cost? Fuel, oil changes, tire wear, brakes, wiper blades, the inability to lease and more.
We’ve done some math to demonstrate the costs of commuting. Your time is valuable and working closer to home could leave you with more time and more money! That’s true even if your hourly wage is lower (which it might not be).
Please consider the points below and let us know if you’re interested in working closer to home.
There are only 24 hours in a day, so why would you want to spend more time commuting to and from work than you have to?
If you live in Central Minnesota but commute to the metro for work, you’re missing out on a lot: time with friends and family, and the money you spend commuting being among the costliest.
How much do you really make per hour if you include your long commute in the total amount of time you commit to your job?
How much does commuting cost? Fuel, oil changes, tire wear, brakes, wiper blades, the inability to lease and more.
We’ve done some math to demonstrate the costs of commuting. Your time is valuable and working closer to home could leave you with more time and more money! That’s true even if your hourly wage is lower (which it might not be).
Please consider the points below and let us know if you’re interested in working closer to home.
The Cost of Commuting - Driving
See in the graphics below how much time and money it costs you to commute to work in the metro.
These numbers assume the average mileage for a car in the United States (25.4 mpg), a gas price of $2.99 per gallon, oil changes every 5,000 miles, and replacing tires every 50,000 miles.
The Cost of Commuting - Driving
See in the graphics below how much time and money it costs you to commute to work in the metro.
These numbers assume the average mileage for a car in the United States (25.4 mpg), a gas price of $2.99 per gallon, oil changes every 5,000 miles, and replacing tires every 50,000 miles.
Equivalent Wage 8-Hour Shifts
