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Driving vs. transit comparison

Enter your car upkeep, transit fare, and one-way commute time to compare which wins on both money and time.

Driving

Transit

Enter the cost and time for both options to see a result here.

FAQ

Does this include car depreciation?

Not by default. If you have a loan or lease, enter it under the monthly loan/lease field to include it.

How is round-trip time calculated?

Each one-way time you enter is doubled, then the round-trip totals for driving and transit are compared.

Is the cost and time I enter sent to a server?

No. Every calculation happens only in your browser and is never sent anywhere.