Remote vs Office Calculator
Remote vs Office: Compare the Real Value
Weigh a remote offer against an office offer after commute, parking, meals, and home-office costs — plus the time each one takes.
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The two offers
Estimated annual value
Estimates are based on the information you provide and are intended for comparison purposes only. Results do not include income taxes and do not guarantee actual compensation. This tool is not financial advice.
How it works
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Enter both salaries
The remote and office offers you're deciding between.
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Add location costs
Commute, parking, and meals for the office; home internet and equipment for remote.
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Compare net value
See the annual difference, effective hourly value, and commute hours saved.
What actually differs between remote and office
An office job carries commuting, parking, lunches bought out, and a work wardrobe. A remote job carries a smaller set of costs: a share of home internet and electricity, and occasional equipment. The salaries are often different too — sometimes the office role pays more, sometimes the remote one does.
This calculator nets those costs against each salary and also shows the commute hours you'd get back by working from home.
Don't forget the time
Even a modest 30-minute each-way commute is around 240 hours a year. That time doesn't show up on a pay stub, but it's the difference many people care about most when weighing a remote offer against an office one.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare a remote job and an office job?
Subtract each job's location-specific costs from its salary: commuting, parking, and bought lunches for the office; home internet and equipment for remote. Then compare the net figures and the commute time you'd save. This tool does both.
Is a lower remote salary still worth it?
Often yes. Saving $4,000 in commuting and lunch costs plus 240+ hours a year can outweigh a few thousand dollars of salary. Enter your numbers to see where the line is for you.
What home-office costs should I include?
The marginal amount you'd spend working from home: added internet speed, a share of electricity, and equipment like a desk or monitor spread over its useful life.
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