How your commute could help your health

Commuting sucks. And working from home is awesome. At least, that's what most people seem to think. And the data is compelling: studies have found that many people find their commute alienating and exhausting. It can even be bad for our relationships. A 2021 Zebra survey found that more than a third of those polled would take a pay cut to shorten their commutes. One study found that 40% of workers would rather clean their toilet than commute to their workplace.

One big reason people want to ditch their commutes: they can save money. They found this out during the pandemic, of course. In 2019, just worked primarily from home in 2019. By the end of 2020, that number had increased to more than 33.3%. An in September of that year found the average American had saved $2,000 by ditching their commute. LendingTree weighed in with a study that found that remote work of approximately $9,117 for the average American. Meanwhile, 60% of millennial and.