TheStreet and Bundle have ranked the best and worst commutes in 90 American cities, based on costs and time.
Eugene, Oregon tops the list, and Dallas, Texas comes in last.
"Beyond the obvious cost of gas, there are other ways a commute lightens your wallet - wear and tear on your car, repairs and the value of your time as you are stuck behind the wheel in traffic.
An analysis of commuting costs and trends by TheStreet and Bundle set out to determine not only what people throughout the U.S. spend each year for transportation, but what cities are the worst off in terms of expenses."
Read the full story: TheStreet and Bundle Special Report: America's best and worst commutes
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