Should I commute or move?

Question

What's your opinion?

Should I commute Monday through Friday for 50 minutes to 1 hour each way?

Or should I consider moving closer?

I own a home so moving isn't easy, but it's possible. Commuting is expensive and I'm not sure if sitting in the car for 2 hours a day is worth it.

Thanks for your opinion!

Answer 1

Are you stuck in your community for some reason (spouse's job, kids' school, or something like that)?

If not, then just move.  Sitting in a car for 2 hours  a day isn't worth it, not only financially but also for your health and stress level.

Answer 2

I would recommend moving since time is also valuable. I have a job that is located about 44 miles from my home and the commute is killing me in both time and fuel costs not to mention wear & tear on my car.

Answer 3

Its much better to live closer to your work.  (better for your health, better for you financially and better for the environment - sitting in a car for 2 hours a day is definitely not worth it on a lot of levels)

Answer 4

It depends if you can buy or rent in the town your working in.

My time is worth allot and any vehicle cost 50 cents a mile to drive. deduct that from your current pay. It might be smarter to just find a job where you live. It cost a lot to sell a house also.

Answer 5

driving is fun and unless U dont like it -need to be closer -the cost of traveling is more $ than your caculations -or takes away that time U could be doing some thing else then consider moving if the move is going to benifit 2 hours -is the job  money worth the move? if so than its worth the 2 hours,,,