Wednesday, December 22, 2010

How Much Commuting Actually Costs in 90 Cities [Infographic]

How Much Commuting Actually Costs in 90 Cities [Infographic]

How Much Commuting Actually Costs in 90 CitiesTheStreet and financial data site Bundle ranked 90 metropolitan areas by their commuters' monthly time and spending on commutes. See how your city fared, along with the potential savings if you figure out another way to work.

This map, along with a related bar-style chart, drew in part from the latest Census data release that included figures on how many people drive alone, carpool, and otherwise get to work. When taking into account both fuel and long-term maintenance inevitabilities, you arrive at a figure that isn't usually factored into the "affordability" analysis and rankings you'll see around this time.

How does your city fare? What do you do to curtail the cost of commuting?