Remote vs. Commute Calculator

See the real cost of requiring in-office. Calculate what commuting costs your candidates in money and time, and what remote work saves your budget.

How It Works

Enter a salary, commute details, and daily costs. This calculator shows you the true financial and time impact of in-office versus remote, from both the candidate's and employer's perspective. It answers the question most organizations are not asking: is requiring in-office worth what it actually costs?

Remote vs. In-Office Comparison

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Average one-way drive or transit time
Gas, tolls, parking, transit pass divided by days
Lunch, coffee, snacks at/near office
Results
In-Office Take-Home Value
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after commute and daily costs
Remote Effective Value
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full salary, no deductions
- Annual savings for the candidate going remote
- Hours per year reclaimed (not commuting)

Annual Cost Breakdown: In-Office

Commute costs (gas, tolls, transit)-
Parking-
Food and incidentals-
Total annual cost of showing up-

Time Impact

Daily commute (round trip)-
Weekly commute time-
Annual commute time-
Equivalent in full work weeks-
What This Means for Employers

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Food for Thought

How often does this role truly need to be in person?

Based on 50 working weeks per year (accounting for PTO and holidays). Actual costs vary by location, vehicle, and lifestyle.