Long commutes lead to negative mental, physical, and social problems. Commuters who travel 45 minutes to work are 40% more likely to separate or divorce. Long commutes contribute to health problems, obesity, and higher stress rates. Americans commute an average of 24 minutes to work.
Studies on the effects of long-distance commutes have found that workers who have long commute times are more likely to experience negative mental, physical and social problems. For example, research suggests that commuters who travel 45 minutes to work are 40% more likely to separate or divorce than non-commuters. Long-distance commutes could also be contributing to health problems, with a third of all people who commute 90 minutes reporting neck or back problems. Commuters are also more likely to be obese, perhaps because they have less time to exercise and prepare meals, and have higher stress rates.
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Americans commute an average of 24 minutes to work.
The researchers found that for every hour spent commuting, a 40 percent pay raise is needed to offset the extra costs of transportation and accommodation.
It is estimated that the average American commuter spends about 47 hours a year sitting in rush hour traffic.
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