Commuting Savings Calculator
Compare the cost of driving against alternative transportation options such as carpooling, transit, or rideshare. Customize trip frequency and value of time to uncover savings.
Commuting inputs
Adjust driving expenses and the cost/time of an alternative routine.
Approximate the opportunity cost of hours spent commuting.
Drive to work
Alternative (transit, carpool, rideshare)
Comparison summary
Time value assumes $22/hr. Adjust the input above to reflect your own opportunity cost.
Drive
Cost per trip$10.95
Time per trip0.8 hrs
Value of time per trip$16.50
Total per trip$27.45
Alternative
Cost per trip$6.00
Time per trip0.9 hrs
Value of time per trip$20.17
Total per trip$26.17
Alternative commute may save money.
Annual difference: $332.55 saved by switching.
Weekly savings$6.40
Monthly savings$27.71
Trips/week: 5 • Time value: $22.00/hrThe calculator estimates opportunity cost using your time value. For a more conservative view, set time value to zero and compare purely monetary expenses.
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