Automotive Calculators
Car vs. Public Transit Cost Calculator
Enter your monthly driving costs and a transit pass price to see which option is cheaper.
$510.00
Monthly cost of driving
$90.00
Monthly transit pass
$420.00
Saved per month by taking transit
Excludes car payment/depreciation — add that separately if comparing total cost of ownership rather than marginal commute cost.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter your monthly fuel, insurance, parking, and maintenance costs.
- 2Enter the monthly transit pass price.
- 3See the comparison and potential savings.
Frequently asked questions
What about the car payment itself?+
This compares marginal commute costs (fuel, parking, etc.) — add your car payment/depreciation separately if comparing full cost of ownership.