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The hard costs of commuting can be calculated with some accuracy. Gasoline prices are hovering around $4 a gallon. Car insurance figures vary widely, so it’s more challenging to find a reasonable average, but figure $1,000 per year – or perhaps twice as much if you’re under 25 or have had an accident or two. Then there’s the cost of buying a car, paying for parking, managing a car loan and maintenance.
Recently we asked people on Facebook: How long is your work commute? Some said 15 minutes one way while others reported up to 1 to 2 hours. And according to the latest American Community Survey by the U.S. Census, Americans spend on average between 15 and 35 minutes commuting to work each day. In an ideal world we would work closer to home, but for the right job opportunity, would you be willing to take on a longer commute?
For those of you out there considering job opportunities that require extensive travel time, here are some things to consider before signing on the dotted line:
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