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Commute Cost Tracker

Calculate the true annual cost of commuting — cash, time, and effective salary impact — for any office role.

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Compare two roles

Role A — Office

Job details
Commute legs

Model your full door-to-door commute. Add legs for each stage (e.g. drive to station, train, walk to office).

Fully remote — no commute costs to calculate.

Annual cash cost
Time per year
Time value cost
Effective salary
Perspective: You spend roughly full waking days per year commuting (based on 16 waking hours/day).

Role B — Remote / Hybrid

Job details
Commute legs

Model your full door-to-door commute. Add legs for each stage (e.g. drive to station, train, walk to office).

Fully remote — no commute costs to calculate.

Annual cash cost
Time per year
Time value cost
Effective salary
Perspective: You spend roughly full waking days per year commuting (based on 16 waking hours/day).
Role A Role B Delta
Gross salary
Annual cash cost
Commute hours / year
Time value cost
Effective salary

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        Pro tip:
        Many commutes involve multiple stages — drive to the station, catch a train, then walk. Add a leg for each stage to get an accurate picture of the real cost.
    




                            


            
                            

                    
Commute Cost Tracker


Most job offers quote a gross salary, but never mention the hidden cost of getting to the office every day. This calculator reveals the true annual cost of commuting so candidates and recruiters can compare roles fairly.


What it calculates


    

  • Annual cash cost — fuel, tickets, parking, tolls, vehicle maintenance and depreciation
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  • Annual time cost — total hours and equivalent workdays spent commuting
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  • Time value — your commute time priced at your hourly rate
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  • Effective salary — gross salary minus cash cost minus time value cost
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Comparison mode


Toggle comparison mode to evaluate two roles side by side — for example an office role versus a remote or hybrid position. See the effective salary delta instantly.


Use cases for recruiters


    

  • Help candidates understand the true value of remote/hybrid offers
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  • Quantify the commute cost when presenting roles to candidates
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  • Strengthen offer negotiations by showing total compensation impact
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