Okay, so the breakdown.. Firstly, I find when people want something, they will 100%, 9 out of 9, LIE to themselves (and others) to make the math work by 'under-approximating'. And, secondly, I'll make some assumptions about mileage at 20mpg, $3.19/gal for fuel and I'm using 2hrs even for drive time @ 60mph so 120mile drive ea/day. So, here's my take (AND, thank you for the problem, as I was bored): 42k = 20.19/hr, 60k = 28.85. Of that, you can factor approx. 104hrs (52days) in drive time (current) = $1049(lost ducats)/6240miles ($995.28/gas) OR $39955.72/yr with an estimated drive time (future) of 260days or $5249.40 (lost ducats)/31200miles($4976.40/gas) equals $49774.20. Fed tax bracket is the same, so it's a 10k bump but you gotta spend more time going to-fro which increases risks (accident, etc). Is the 10k worth it? Only you know. GL!