A lot of people in the Washington region are willing to stomach longer commutes for the affordability of the suburbs. But a new report shows that the suburbs might not be as affordable as advertised after weighing in the cost of the commute. We explore this equation and why it has the attention of some in Congress.

Local Commuting Costs: H+T Map###

H+T Affordability Index: Washington, DC–MD–VA–WV: Comparing Housing Costs – % Income to Housing and Transportation Costs – % Income

The Housing + Transportation Affordability Index is an innovative tool that measures the true affordability of housing based on its location.
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