Do you ever wish you lived closer to work?  Some of the happiest people I know have the shortest commutes.  Traffic stress, the cost of gasoline, and the hours wasted on the road take their toll.CT Traffic

 

Well, if you’ve ever been looking for a reason to move closer to your work, this might just send you over the edge.  The truth is, it could be a major financial mistake not to cut a long commute out of your life.

 

This eye-opening infographic from Streamline Refinance shows you how much more home you can afford when you eliminate a long commute from your life.  From their math, it looks to be anywhere from $15,900 (1 mile reduction) to an astonishing $477,000 (30 mile reduction)! 

 

While you might have some arguments against their assumptions, I think the graphic is useful all the same:  It gets you thinking about how you value your time and the “hidden costs” of a long drive to your livelihood! 

 

Hartford Commuting ChartCheck out the infographic for yourself by clicking here.  Want to estimate your specific commuting costs?  Try the Commuting Expense Calculator.

 

Maybe it's time to move closer to your job.  I work with families relocating all the time, and would welcome the opportunity to help you find a perfect upgrade closer to work! Contact me today at (860) 212-8305, or message me at lauriemurray@kw.com.  Or simply get your home search started by clicking here.

 

Laurie Murray Logo

Laurie Murray

Keller Williams Realty

(860) 212-8305 Mobile/Direct

www.liveingreaterhartford.com

"Serving West Hartford & Nearby Communities."

If you enjoy what you are reading Subscribe by E-Mail to the West Hartford Hot Spot Blog.

 

 

 
Posted by Laurie Murray, West Hartford REALTOR West Hartford Real Estate Sales on 01/13/2012 08:57 AM   Comments (6)   Commuting Costs in the ActiveRain Channel   commuting costs, moving near hartford ct  
Short URL: http://actvra.in/r9X

6 Comments on The High Cost of Commuting

JAN
13
2012
1,421,591 Points 41 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I can relate to that living in and around Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. . some days traffic is unbearable
9:02am • #1
106,004 Points Called Shot Master

Wear and tear on a car has to be taken in to consideration too.
9:20am • #2
100,169 Points 1 Featured Post

Makes sense to live closer to work...or find work closer to home.  One year my commute hours equalled 3 weeks...all that time would make a nice vacation or time spent with family! Now I work from home which IS the best way to do it!
9:25am • #3

Nice blog, Laurie Murray! Beth McIntyre
5:03pm • #4
JAN
14
2012
106,004 Points Called Shot Master

Of course being stalled in traffic for hours takes its toll on your health. If you can not afford to live closer to work atleast try and live close to public transportation that can get you to work.
9:42am • #5
FEB
14
2012
185,098 Points 2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

If you are close to your job, buy a bicycle , it is good exercise as well, as getting fresh air.


Irene Durocher Bristol Properties


Boca Raton,Fla on the Atlantic Ocean


ocean
6:35pm • #6

Login or register to leave a comment
 
Laurie Rainmaker_large

Laurie Murray, West Hartford REALTOR West Hartford Real Estate Sales

West Hartford, CT

More about me…

Keller Williams Realty

Address: West Hartford, CT, 06107

Cell Phone: (860) 212-8305

Email Me

Designed to help just about everyone who has an interest in West Hartford real estate and West Hartford happenings in general. This blog will provide regular (and random) posts about everything from West Hartford real estate market statistics to the worst traffic light in town as well as the best spot for pizza! Not a true native of West Hartford (I've only lived here for the past 25 years), the insights and information presented here combine "The World According to West Hartford" with a little "Real World" perspective! Email Subscription


Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog