We calculate several cost components: transportation (gas based on distance/MPG or transit fares), parking, tolls, and the difference in lunch costs between office and home days. For time value, we convert your annual salary to an hourly rate (assuming 2,080 work hours/year) and multiply by commute hours. All costs are calculated using 4.33 weeks per month (52 weeks / 12 months).
Commute Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of your commute as a hybrid worker. Factor in transportation, parking, lunch expenses, and the value of your time to see what going into the office really costs.
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Download on App StoreFrequently Asked Questions
Lunch is often an overlooked expense of going into the office. Most people spend more eating out near the office than they would making lunch at home. The difference can add up to hundreds or thousands of dollars per year, making it a significant part of the true cost of commuting.
If you provide your salary, we calculate your hourly rate by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks x 40 hours). Your commute time is then valued at this rate. This represents the opportunity cost - what that time could be worth if spent working or on other activities. Many economists consider this a reasonable way to value personal time.
The calculator works with just the basic information. Advanced settings default to reasonable values or zero. If you don't enter distance, MPG, and gas price, transportation fuel costs won't be included - useful if you only want to calculate time, parking, and lunch costs, or if you use public transit.