High gas prices create a new reason for some people to move
Sure, gas prices have (thankfully) dropped significantly in the past month, but fuel still can make up a large part of your monthly budget.
By moving 54 miles closer to her job and, hence, being able to downsize from a Dodge Neon to a Honda Scooter, a woman featured in an article on Yahoo! Real Estate was able to spend $374 less a month in fuel costs. That’s an annual savings of almost $4,500, never mind the benefits to the environment.
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