How To 'Thrive': Short Commutes, More Happy Hours

When you look at Americans' day-to-day activity the top two things we hate the most on a day-to-day basis is, No. 1: housework and No. 2: the daily commute in our cars. In fact, if you can cut an hourlong commute each way out of your life, it's the [happiness] equivalent of making up an extra $40,000 a year if you're at the $50- to $60,000 level. Huge. So it's an easy way for us to get happier. Move closer to your place of work... 

That's easy for him to say. But I'm sure he's right.

How To 'Thrive': Short Commutes, More Happy Hours : NPR