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Commute cost analysis

Direct answer

Compare only costs that actually differ between commute modes, while keeping time and reliability separate.

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Framework is global; fares, tolls, benefits, tax treatment, and commuting definitions are local.
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2026-07-14

Reproducible workflow

Method, inputs, and worked result

Method

  1. 1Calculate annual commute days.
  2. 2Price each mode with equal boundaries.
  3. 3Report retained fixed ownership costs separately.

Inputs used

  • 22 miles per day for 144 days
  • $0.24 per mile plus $8 parking
  • $6.50 daily transit fare

Worked example

Three office days for 48 weeks equals 144 commute days.

  1. 1.Driving distance is 3,168 miles.
  2. 2.Driving cash cost is $1,912.32.
  3. 3.Transit is $936, a $976.32 difference.

Transit saves $976.32 in the stated annual cash costs.

Reproduce: Build one row per mode with annual days, distance or fare, parking, and tolls.

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Open Fuel Cost Calculator
Scenario: Commute cost analysis
Direct answer: Compare only costs that actually differ between commute modes, while keeping time and reliability separate.
Region: Framework is global; fares, tolls, benefits, tax treatment, and commuting definitions are local.
Inputs: 22 miles per day for 144 days; $0.24 per mile plus $8 parking; $6.50 daily transit fare
Method: Calculate annual commute days. Price each mode with equal boundaries. Report retained fixed ownership costs separately.
Example result: Transit saves $976.32 in the stated annual cash costs.
Reproduce: Build one row per mode with annual days, distance or fare, parking, and tolls.
Boundary: The result excludes time, comfort, reliability, and fixed costs retained regardless of mode.
Next step: open Fuel Cost Calculator from Cost Calculators.

Common use cases

office commute

hybrid schedule

shared ride estimate

What can change the result

Remote-work frequency

Parking or transit subsidy

Carpool occupancy and disruptions

Mistakes to avoid

  • Using all 52 weeks
  • Removing all fixed car costs
  • Comparing one-way and round-trip figures

Questions to explore next

  • How does hybrid work change cost?
  • Which car costs are avoidable?
  • What is faster time worth?