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Mapping The Hidden Costs Of Living In The Suburbs

By Meg Marco March 26, 2010

Living in the city seems much more expensive than the suburbs, until you consider transportation costs. Good points us to a new tool from The Center for Neighborhood Technology that maps the percentage of income various areas spend on transportation and housing combined. Turns out living in the suburbs can be less cost effective.

Something to research when you’re thinking of moving.

H&T Affordability Index [CNT]

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