Are you considering moving closer to work because of gas prices?

Question

A lot of people don't consider how much where they live is REALLY costing them in terms of money spent on transportation to and from work.

With the current run-up in gas prices, a lot of people will either have to start looking for work closer to where they live or start looking for someplace to live closer to where they work.

I was just curious if that is something that a lot of people are considering, as these kinds of decisions when made by large numbers of people have HUGE overall consequences for the economy.

Answer 1

nope thats just how it has to be if you want a car you have to pay gas prices no way around it

Answer 2

15 minutes ... by bicycle. Location was a major factor in our decision to buy close to work, and that was when a gallon cost 1.80

Answer 3

5 minutes to my job......

20 minutes to where volunteer for horses

10 minutes to church..... no place in metro area more than 25 minutes from my house....

Answer 4

No.

Answer 5

In the area where i live moving closer to the area with the most jobs means moving into the area with incredibly high taxes so in the end unless gas is 8 per gallon it isn't worth it.

Answer 6

No. I work in technology. The lifespan of a job is about 3 years. I bought a home that is within an hour's commute of 3 major metro areas so I can capitalize on job ops in more places.

I'm more likely to buy a more efficient car when it's time to replace my current one.