Global 2011: 10 Cities with the Worst Commutes

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What does sitting in traffic cost you? About $808 on average, according to the latest Urban Mobility Report, conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute. But the cost is dramatically higher if you live in Chicago, where the cost per commuter hit a whopping $1,738.

In fact, commuters in large urban areas spend roughly 40% more on average, wasting some $1,166 per year twiddling their thumbs in traffic.

Where does traffic cost the most, according to the study?

1. Chicago: $1,738 (70 hours/52 gallons)
2. Washington, D.C. : $1,555 (70 hours/57 gallons)
3. Los Angeles/Long Beach: $1,464 (63 hours/50 gallons)
4. Houston: $1,322 (58 hours/52 gallons)
5. Baltimore: $1,218 (50 hours/43 gallons)
6. San Francisco: $1,112 (49 hours/39 gallons)
7. Boston: $1,112 (48 hours/36 gallons
8. Dallas/Ft. Worth: $1,077 (48 hours/38 gallons)
9. Denver: $1,057 (47 hours/38 gallons)
10. Seattle: $1,056 (44 hours/35 gallons)

The study looked at 101 cities. Want to see the data about your city, including whether it’s getting more or less congested?

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/financiallyfit/traffic-pain-10-cities-with-the-worst-commutes-2444341/

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