This is a stock photo of a man going to work. You can see he is wearing a mask and his dead is down. Maybe he is tired of the same old journey to work? The average commute time is 30 minutes. The effects of the commute on quality of life in major cities are well documented. A study by the University of California found that the average commuter in Los Angeles spends an extra $1,500 per year on car expenses, including gas, insurance, and maintenance. In addition, the study found that the average commuter in Los Angeles spends an extra 22 hours per year stuck in traffic. People with long commute times are also more likely to suffer from depression.
