We often think of the cost of driving only in terms of gas prices, but there are many hidden costs associated with driving as well. These include:

• Vehicle maintenance
• Tires
• Auto insurance
• License, registration and taxes
• Vehicle depreciation

According to an American Automobile Association (AAA) report published in 2007, the average monetary cost of driving in the US is now 52.2 cents per mile!

There are also environmental and quality of life costs associated with driving. The Denver area has the tenth longest rush hour delay in the country; the average commuter spends almost 62 hours a year stuck in traffic. (2003 Urban Mobility Study. Texas Transportation Institute)

To calculate your commute’s impact on your local air quality, click here.