'The Sticker Shock Of Sprawl'

Do you know how much that house in the suburbs costs in terms of commuting expenses? Many are unaware that they pay more for transportation than housing.

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December 9, 2002, 9:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Better schools, lower property taxes and less crime have long propelled suburban growth. And lately most affordable homes are in faraway suburbs. As housing prices intown continue to climb, more people are willing to commute even longer distances for the house they want -- even if it means paying more for transportation."

Thanks to Janet Frankston

FULL STORY: Price of sprawl shows in commuting costs

Monday, December 9, 2002 in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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