WFH vs Office Cost Calculator
A remote job at $105K can beat an in-office job at $115K. Enter both offers' gross pay and work-related costs to see which scenario actually puts more dollars in your pocket after commuting, lunches, wardrobe, and more.
Remote comes out ahead
After accounting for all costs, remote leaves $12,322/yr more in your pocket — even though the gross might be similar.
Annual WFH costs
Annual office costs
Remote puts $12,322 more in your pocket each year
Even after all home-office costs, remote nets more — the commute, wardrobe, and lunch savings add up fast.
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