The 9-to-5 Compromise: What We Save by Moving 15 Minutes Farther From Work
In most of the nation’s almost three dozen largest metro markets, owning or renting a home close to downtown is a prize worth paying for. But in some, this proximity is a penalty. And the divide says as much about our evolving housing preferences as it does the current state of America’s urban revival.
Seattle Commuting Costs: Sacrificing 15 Minutes Can Save Thousands
Seattle commuting costs amount to much more than the price of gas or a monthly bus pass. The value of a typical Seattle metro home that is a 15 minute commute from the city center is $962,000, compared to $632,000 for the same home located a 40-minute commute away.
See How Million-Dollar ZIP Codes Have Changed Since 2007
More than one in 25 ZIP codes has a significant portion of homes worth at least $1 million -- and most of the ZIP codes in tech hubs San Francisco (74 percent) and San Jose (77 percent) are million-dollar ZIP codes.
