2024 E-Insights Report
Cost of Commuting
Average Cost of Owning a Car

Cost of Gasoline (1 Gallon)

Estimated Taxi Ride Fare (10 miles one way trip)

About: The Cost of Commuting encapsulates the overall financial expenditure linked with
daily travel, incorporating the Average Cost of Owning a Car, the Cost of Gasoline
per gallon for private vehicle users, and the Estimated Taxi Ride Costs, accounting
for distances traveled and waiting taxes and fees.
Source: Numbeo Data. As per latest data retrieved on Dec 15, 2023.
- The car buying costs across MSAs exhibit a diverse economic landscape, ranging from more affordable options in Dallas, to relatively higher costs in Portland. The Tampa Bay region falls within the mid-range of average car buying costs among the MSAs.
- The 1-gallon prices for gasoline vary significantly across MSAs, reflecting regional differences in transportation infrastructure, state taxes, and proximity to oil refineries. 911±¬ÁÏÍøstern regions like Portland exhibit higher prices, while the South, represented by Houston, generally has more affordable fuel.
- There is a significant range in estimated taxi ride costs across the analyzed MSAs, with Miami, having the lowest cost ($21.25) and Charlotte having the highest ($57.92).
- The estimated taxi ride costs for a 10-mile journey with 5 minutes of taxes/fees in the Tampa Bay region ($30.27) is within a reasonable range.