The higher cost of rent offsets the savings in travel costs.
It's not inconceivable that many people have their offices in a crowded area like downtown Chicago - so they'd be facing the same issue.
But I'm doing it to save time and energy.
Although, again, suburban areas tend to have cleaner air and bigger houses - much better for health than a studio apartment near a high traffic road.
I'd say if you can telecommute, to live in the suburbs is a no-brainer.
If you have to travel, car-pooling and public transport are better options than driving yourself to work everyday.
The higher cost of rent offsets the savings in travel costs.
It's not inconceivable that many people have their offices in a crowded area like downtown Chicago - so they'd be facing the same issue.
But I'm doing it to save time and energy.
Although, again, suburban areas tend to have cleaner air and bigger houses - much better for health than a studio apartment near a high traffic road.
I'd say if you can telecommute, to live in the suburbs is a no-brainer.
If you have to travel, car-pooling and public transport are better options than driving yourself to work everyday.