深圳生活成本:月支出拆解与三种家庭账单
Shenzhen cost of living: Monthly expense breakdown and three household bills
大湾区中心城市,科创与金融双核驱动。。算生活成本最容易犯的错是只算房租。真实账单里,住房通常只占三到四成,剩下的是水电燃气、供暖、物业、餐饮、交通、教育和一堆说不清的杂项。下面按「支出项拆解—三种账单—最容易低估的项」写清楚。
Greater Bay Area central city, driven by dual engines of science-tech and finance. The most common mistake when calculating living costs is only accounting for rent. In reality, housing typically makes up only 30–40% of the total, with the remainder covering water, electricity, gas, heating, property fees, dining, transportation, education, and various other miscellaneous expenses. I’ll lay out the expense breakdown, three household bills, and the items most commonly underestimated.
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⚠ 支出区间为参考值,实际以账单与合同为准⚠ Expense ranges are reference values; actual figures depend on bills and contracts.
最后更新:2026-09-26Last updated: 2026-09-26
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以下金额为按公开信息与市场行情整理的区间参考,非官方统计;水电燃气为阶梯计价、供暖费与物业费按面积或套内计收、租金为挂牌区间,实际支出以账单、合同与当日挂牌为准。
The figures below are reference ranges compiled from publicly available information and market conditions, not official statistics; water, electricity, and gas follow tiered pricing; heating and property management fees are calculated by area or usable floor space; rental figures are listed asking-range intervals. Actual costs are subject to bills, contracts, and current listings on the day.
一、先说结论:深圳 月支出的七项结构
First, the conclusion: seven components of monthly expenses in Shenzhen
一个家庭的月支出可以拆成七项:住房、水电燃气与网络、物业与供暖、食品与日用、出行、教育与医疗、人情与杂项。这七项里,只有住房和餐饮是大多数人主动选择的,其余五项大多是被动发生的——所以优化生活成本的关键不在砍房租,而在看清被动支出的量级。
A household's monthly expenditure can be broken into seven categories: housing, utilities (water, electricity, gas and internet), property management and heating, groceries and daily necessities, transportation, education and healthcare, and social gifts and miscellaneous spending. Only housing and food within these seven categories are mostly discretionary; the other five are largely unavoidable — so the key to optimizing living costs is not slashing rent but understanding the scale of the passive outflows.
{cn} 一个三口之家(两大一小)的月支出结构大致是:住房 6000-14000 元(视板块差异最大,南山科技园/后海最高、光明科学城/凤凰城最亲民)、水电燃气与网络 350-650 元、物业费 300-800 元、食品与日用 3000-6000 元、出行 500-1500 元(地铁+公交为主)、教育与课外活动 1000-5000 元(学段与课程差异大)、人情与杂项 500-1500 元。合计月均约 11000-23000 元,其中住房占比在三成到六成之间浮动,板块选择对总额的影响最大。
{cn} A three-person household (two adults, one child) in Shenzhen typically has the following monthly expenditure structure: housing 6,000–14,000 RMB (varies most by district — Nanshan Science Park/Houhai is the highest, Guangming Science City/Fenghuangcheng the most affordable), utilities (water, electricity, gas) and broadband 350–650 RMB, property management fee 300–800 RMB, groceries and daily necessities 3,000–6,000 RMB, transportation 500–1,500 RMB (mainly metro and bus), education and extracurricular activities 1,000–5,000 RMB (varies significantly by school level and courses), social obligations and misc. 500–1,500 RMB. Total monthly average: approximately 11,000–23,000 RMB. Housing accounts for 30% to 60% of total spending, and district selection has the largest impact on the overall amount.
- {cn} 的月支出中住房占比通常在三成到六成,板块选择(南山科技园/后海板块、福田CBD/会展中心板块、罗湖国贸/东门板块、宝安中心/碧海板块、龙岗大运/坂田板块、龙华红山/上塘板块、光明科学城/凤凰城板块)对总额的影响远大于其他任何一项。
- 水电燃气执行广东省统一的居民阶梯水价、居民电价与管道燃气阶梯价格;一个两居室家庭月均水电燃气合计约 350-650 元,7-8 月因空调用电通常是全年最高。
- {cn} 全市无集中供暖,冬季取暖依靠空调或电暖设备,每月额外增加 100-400 元电费;少数新商品房装有地暖,费用以当期物业公示为准。
- 南山科技园/后海板块是深圳租金最高一档,两居可达 7000-11000 元/月,适合在南山科技园互联网与硬件企业就业的人群。
- 龙岗大运/坂田板块产业人口密集,合租供给充足,一居 2200-4000 元/月,两居 4000-6500 元/月,14 号线进福田约 30 分钟,合租是性价比最优解。
- 龙华红山/上塘板块 4 号线直达福田,红山片区次新多,两居 4500-7000 元/月,适合福田上班族南下居住。
- 光明科学城/凤凰城板块租金最便宜一档,一居 2000-3500 元/月,两居 3500-6000 元/月,科学城配套爬坡中,适合在光明本地工作的人。
- 深圳地铁运营里程全国居前,日常通勤以地铁为主,月交通费用 300-800 元,单次票价 3-7 元不等。
- 各区政务服务中心可通过"广东政务服务网"(www.gdzwfw.gov.cn)或"i深圳"APP查询地址与办公时间,电话 0755-12345。
- {cn} Housing typically accounts for 30% to 60% of monthly expenditures in Shenzhen. District selection — Nanshan Science Park/Houhai, Futian CBD/CNC Center, Luohu Guomao/Dongmen, Bao'an Center/Bihai, Longgang Dayun/Bantian, Longhua Hongshan/Shangtang, Guangming Science City/Fenghuangcheng — has a far greater impact on total spending than any other single factor.
- Utilities (water, electricity, gas) in Shenzhen follow the unified tiered pricing system for residential use across Guangdong Province. A two-bedroom household averages approximately 350–650 RMB per month in combined utilities, with July–August typically the highest due to air-conditioning usage.
- {cn} has no central heating system; winter heating relies on air conditioners or electric heaters, adding roughly 100–400 RMB/month to the electricity bill. A small number of newer commercial apartments have underfloor heating, and fees are subject to whatever is posted by the property management at the time.
- The Nanshan Science Park/Houhai district is the most expensive tier for rent in Shenzhen, with two-bedroom units reaching 7,000–11,000 RMB/month. It is well-suited for those employed at internet and hardware companies in the Nanshan Science Park area.
- In the Longgang Dayun/Bantian area, industrial population is dense and shared housing supply is plentiful, with one-bedroom units at 2200–4000 RMB/month and two-bedroom units at 4000–6500 RMB/month. Line 14 reaches Futian in about 30 minutes, making shared housing the most cost-effective choice.
- The Longhua Hongshan/Shangtang area offers direct access to Futian via Line 4, with many recently built units in the Hongshan area; two-bedroom units range from 4500–7000 RMB/month, suitable for those working in Futian who commute south.
- The Guangming Science City/Fenghuangcheng area has the lowest rent tier, with one-bedroom units at 2000–3500 RMB/month and two-bedroom units at 3500–6000 RMB/month. Amenities in the science city are still ramping up, making it ideal for those working locally in Guangming.
- Shenzhen Metro's operating mileage ranks among the highest in China; daily commuting relies mainly on the metro, with monthly transportation costs of 300–800 RMB and single fares ranging from 3–7 RMB.
- Business service hours and addresses of government service centers across districts can be checked via the 'Guangdong Government Services Network' (www.gdzwfw.gov.cn) or the 'iShenzhen' app, and by calling 0755-12345.
算生活成本时有一个常见错误:只把「月租」当住房成本。实际住房成本应该是「月租 + 物业 + 空调电费月均 + 通勤月均 + 你为此付出的通勤时间」。在 {cn} 这条公式会得出一个反直觉的结论:住便宜板块省下的租金,往往被更长的通勤时间和更高的交通费吃掉一大部分。所以真正省钱的做法不是一味往便宜的板块搬,而是往「轨道近、配套成熟」的板块搬。
A common mistake when calculating living costs: treating only "monthly rent" as housing cost. Actual housing cost should be "monthly rent + property management + average monthly air conditioning electricity + average monthly commute + the commute time you invest". Applying this formula in {cn} yields a counterintuitive conclusion: the rent savings from living in cheaper areas are often largely consumed by longer commute times and higher transportation costs. Therefore, the real way to save money is not to blindly move to cheaper areas, but to move to areas that are "close to rail transit and have mature supporting facilities".
第二个容易漏的项是「一次性费用」。搬家费、押金(通常为两个月租金)、中介费(通常为一个月租金的 50%)、购置必要家具家电、押金退还争议的隐性成本,这些在签约和入住的两个月里集中发生,容易让人误以为「这个月特别贵」。把它们单独列出来单独看,就不会影响你对长期月支出的判断。
The second easily overlooked item is "one-time fees". Moving costs, deposit (usually two months' rent), agency fee (usually 50% of one month's rent), purchasing necessary furniture and appliances, hidden costs from deposit return disputes—these occur ly during the two months of signing and moving in, easily making people feel "this month is particularly expensive". Listing them separately avoids affecting your judgment of long-term monthly expenses.
深圳板块差异显著:南山科技园/后海、福田CBD/会展中心属于高价核心区,宝安中心/碧海、龙岗大运/坂田属于中价位成熟区,龙华红山/上塘、光明科学城/凤凰城属于性价比新兴区。选择板块时建议先明确通勤目的地(如南山科技园、福田CBD、前海等)和预算上限,再反推可承受的租金区间,避免只看单间价格忽视通勤时间成本。
Shenzhen's districts vary significantly: Nanshan Kejiyuan/Houhai and Futian CBD/Convention & Exhibition Center belong to the high-price core area; Baoan Center/Bihai and Longgang Dayun/Bantian belong to the mid-price mature areas; Longhua Hongshan/Shangtang and Guangming Science City/Fenghuangcheng belong to the cost-effective emerging areas. When choosing an area, it is recommended to first clarify your commute destination (e.g., Nanshan Kejiyuan, Futian CBD, Qianhai, etc.) and your budget ceiling, then work backward to determine the affordable rent range, avoiding the mistake of focusing solely on single-room prices while ignoring commute time costs.
二、三种家庭的月度账单参考
II. Reference monthly bills for three household types
把七项结构按三种常见家庭情形组合,就得到下面三张参考账单。数字的作用不是精确预算,而是给你一个量级感和优先级。
Combining the seven items according to three common household types gives the three reference bills below. The figures aren't for precise budgeting—they're meant to give you a sense of magnitude and priority.
算生活成本时有一个常见错误:只把「月租」当住房成本。实际住房成本应该是「月租 + 物业 + 空调电费月均 + 通勤月均 + 你为此付出的通勤时间」。在 {cn} 这条公式会得出一个反直觉的结论:住便宜板块省下的租金,往往被更长的通勤时间和更高的交通费吃掉一大部分。所以真正省钱的做法不是一味往便宜的板块搬,而是往「轨道近、配套成熟」的板块搬。
A common mistake when calculating living costs: treating only "monthly rent" as housing cost. Actual housing cost should be "monthly rent + property management + average monthly air conditioning electricity + average monthly commute + the commute time you invest". Applying this formula in {cn} yields a counterintuitive conclusion: the rent savings from living in cheaper areas are often largely consumed by longer commute times and higher transportation costs. Therefore, the real way to save money is not to blindly move to cheaper areas, but to move to areas that are "close to rail transit and have mature supporting facilities".
第二个容易漏的项是「一次性费用」。搬家费、押金(通常为两个月租金)、中介费(通常为一个月租金的 50%)、购置必要家具家电、押金退还争议的隐性成本,这些在签约和入住的两个月里集中发生,容易让人误以为「这个月特别贵」。把它们单独列出来单独看,就不会影响你对长期月支出的判断。
The second easily overlooked item is "one-time fees". Moving costs, deposit (usually two months' rent), agency fee (usually 50% of one month's rent), purchasing necessary furniture and appliances, hidden costs from deposit return disputes—these occur ly during the two months of signing and moving in, easily making people feel "this month is particularly expensive". Listing them separately avoids affecting your judgment of long-term monthly expenses.
深圳板块差异显著:南山科技园/后海、福田CBD/会展中心属于高价核心区,宝安中心/碧海、龙岗大运/坂田属于中价位成熟区,龙华红山/上塘、光明科学城/凤凰城属于性价比新兴区。选择板块时建议先明确通勤目的地(如南山科技园、福田CBD、前海等)和预算上限,再反推可承受的租金区间,避免只看单间价格忽视通勤时间成本。
Shenzhen's districts vary significantly: Nanshan Kejiyuan/Houhai and Futian CBD/Convention & Exhibition Center belong to the high-price core area; Baoan Center/Bihai and Longgang Dayun/Bantian belong to the mid-price mature areas; Longhua Hongshan/Shangtang and Guangming Science City/Fenghuangcheng belong to the cost-effective emerging areas. When choosing an area, it is recommended to first clarify your commute destination (e.g., Nanshan Kejiyuan, Futian CBD, Qianhai, etc.) and your budget ceiling, then work backward to determine the affordable rent range, avoiding the mistake of focusing solely on single-room prices while ignoring commute time costs.
三、最容易被低估的四项支出
3. The Four Most Underestimated Expenses
有些支出平时不痛,累积起来很重。下面四项是最容易被漏算的,其中第一项在 深圳 尤其突出。
Some expenses don't feel painful in daily life but add up to a heavy burden. The four items below are most easily overlooked, with the first being especially prominent in Shenzhen.
- 第一步(算漏项):把空调电费月均和通勤成本加进住房支出,这两项是最常被漏算的。
- 第二步(查合同):租房时确认物业费标准、空调电费由谁承担、是否有地暖及费用;把这些写进合同或补充协议。
- 第三步(错峰用电):夏季避开峰段用电(10:00-12:00、18:00-21:00),空调温度设在 26°C 以上可明显降低电费。
- 第四步(优化通勤):把通勤的交通费与时间成本按月折算计入支出;门到门超过 60 分钟时,省下这部分相当于每月多出几百元。
- 第五步(记账一个月):用一个月记录真实支出,通常会发现真正超支的往往不是大头,而是零散的意外支出。
- Step 1 (catch overlooked items): Add the average monthly air conditioning electricity bill and commuting costs to housing expenses—these two are most often left out.
- Step 2 (check the contract): When renting, confirm the property management fee standards, who covers air conditioning electricity, and whether there's floor heating and its cost; put all of this into the contract or a supplementary agreement.
- Step 3 (shift off-peak usage): Avoid peak electricity hours in summer (10:00–12:00, 18:00–21:00); setting the air conditioning above 26°C can significantly reduce the electricity bill.
- Step 4 (optimize commuting): Convert commuting transportation costs and time into a monthly expense figure; when door-to-door travel exceeds 60 minutes, saving that time is roughly equivalent to an extra few hundred yuan per month.
- Step Five (Track Spending for a Month): Use one month to record actual expenses, and you will usually find that real overspending comes not from major items but from scattered unexpected costs.
算生活成本时有一个常见错误:只把「月租」当住房成本。实际住房成本应该是「月租 + 物业 + 空调电费月均 + 通勤月均 + 你为此付出的通勤时间」。在 {cn} 这条公式会得出一个反直觉的结论:住便宜板块省下的租金,往往被更长的通勤时间和更高的交通费吃掉一大部分。所以真正省钱的做法不是一味往便宜的板块搬,而是往「轨道近、配套成熟」的板块搬。
A common mistake when calculating living costs: treating only "monthly rent" as housing cost. Actual housing cost should be "monthly rent + property management + average monthly air conditioning electricity + average monthly commute + the commute time you invest". Applying this formula in {cn} yields a counterintuitive conclusion: the rent savings from living in cheaper areas are often largely consumed by longer commute times and higher transportation costs. Therefore, the real way to save money is not to blindly move to cheaper areas, but to move to areas that are "close to rail transit and have mature supporting facilities".
第二个容易漏的项是「一次性费用」。搬家费、押金(通常为两个月租金)、中介费(通常为一个月租金的 50%)、购置必要家具家电、押金退还争议的隐性成本,这些在签约和入住的两个月里集中发生,容易让人误以为「这个月特别贵」。把它们单独列出来单独看,就不会影响你对长期月支出的判断。
The second easily overlooked item is "one-time fees". Moving costs, deposit (usually two months' rent), agency fee (usually 50% of one month's rent), purchasing necessary furniture and appliances, hidden costs from deposit return disputes—these occur ly during the two months of signing and moving in, easily making people feel "this month is particularly expensive". Listing them separately avoids affecting your judgment of long-term monthly expenses.
深圳板块差异显著:南山科技园/后海、福田CBD/会展中心属于高价核心区,宝安中心/碧海、龙岗大运/坂田属于中价位成熟区,龙华红山/上塘、光明科学城/凤凰城属于性价比新兴区。选择板块时建议先明确通勤目的地(如南山科技园、福田CBD、前海等)和预算上限,再反推可承受的租金区间,避免只看单间价格忽视通勤时间成本。
Shenzhen's districts vary significantly: Nanshan Kejiyuan/Houhai and Futian CBD/Convention & Exhibition Center belong to the high-price core area; Baoan Center/Bihai and Longgang Dayun/Bantian belong to the mid-price mature areas; Longhua Hongshan/Shangtang and Guangming Science City/Fenghuangcheng belong to the cost-effective emerging areas. When choosing an area, it is recommended to first clarify your commute destination (e.g., Nanshan Kejiyuan, Futian CBD, Qianhai, etc.) and your budget ceiling, then work backward to determine the affordable rent range, avoiding the mistake of focusing solely on single-room prices while ignoring commute time costs.
四、能省下来的钱与不值得省的钱
4. Money You Can Save vs. Money Not Worth Saving
- {cn} 的月支出中住房占比通常在三成到六成,板块选择(南山科技园/后海板块、福田CBD/会展中心板块、罗湖国贸/东门板块、宝安中心/碧海板块、龙岗大运/坂田板块、龙华红山/上塘板块、光明科学城/凤凰城板块)对总额的影响远大于其他任何一项。
- 水电燃气执行广东省统一的居民阶梯水价、居民电价与管道燃气阶梯价格;一个两居室家庭月均水电燃气合计约 350-650 元,7-8 月因空调用电通常是全年最高。
- {cn} 全市无集中供暖,冬季取暖依靠空调或电暖设备,每月额外增加 100-400 元电费;少数新商品房装有地暖,费用以当期物业公示为准。
- 南山科技园/后海板块是深圳租金最高一档,两居可达 7000-11000 元/月,适合在南山科技园互联网与硬件企业就业的人群。
- 龙岗大运/坂田板块产业人口密集,合租供给充足,一居 2200-4000 元/月,两居 4000-6500 元/月,14 号线进福田约 30 分钟,合租是性价比最优解。
- 龙华红山/上塘板块 4 号线直达福田,红山片区次新多,两居 4500-7000 元/月,适合福田上班族南下居住。
- 光明科学城/凤凰城板块租金最便宜一档,一居 2000-3500 元/月,两居 3500-6000 元/月,科学城配套爬坡中,适合在光明本地工作的人。
- 深圳地铁运营里程全国居前,日常通勤以地铁为主,月交通费用 300-800 元,单次票价 3-7 元不等。
- 各区政务服务中心可通过"广东政务服务网"(www.gdzwfw.gov.cn)或"i深圳"APP查询地址与办公时间,电话 0755-12345。
- {cn} Housing typically accounts for 30% to 60% of monthly expenditures in Shenzhen. District selection — Nanshan Science Park/Houhai, Futian CBD/CNC Center, Luohu Guomao/Dongmen, Bao'an Center/Bihai, Longgang Dayun/Bantian, Longhua Hongshan/Shangtang, Guangming Science City/Fenghuangcheng — has a far greater impact on total spending than any other single factor.
- Utilities (water, electricity, gas) in Shenzhen follow the unified tiered pricing system for residential use across Guangdong Province. A two-bedroom household averages approximately 350–650 RMB per month in combined utilities, with July–August typically the highest due to air-conditioning usage.
- {cn} has no central heating system; winter heating relies on air conditioners or electric heaters, adding roughly 100–400 RMB/month to the electricity bill. A small number of newer commercial apartments have underfloor heating, and fees are subject to whatever is posted by the property management at the time.
- The Nanshan Science Park/Houhai district is the most expensive tier for rent in Shenzhen, with two-bedroom units reaching 7,000–11,000 RMB/month. It is well-suited for those employed at internet and hardware companies in the Nanshan Science Park area.
- In the Longgang Dayun/Bantian area, industrial population is dense and shared housing supply is plentiful, with one-bedroom units at 2200–4000 RMB/month and two-bedroom units at 4000–6500 RMB/month. Line 14 reaches Futian in about 30 minutes, making shared housing the most cost-effective choice.
- The Longhua Hongshan/Shangtang area offers direct access to Futian via Line 4, with many recently built units in the Hongshan area; two-bedroom units range from 4500–7000 RMB/month, suitable for those working in Futian who commute south.
- The Guangming Science City/Fenghuangcheng area has the lowest rent tier, with one-bedroom units at 2000–3500 RMB/month and two-bedroom units at 3500–6000 RMB/month. Amenities in the science city are still ramping up, making it ideal for those working locally in Guangming.
- Shenzhen Metro's operating mileage ranks among the highest in China; daily commuting relies mainly on the metro, with monthly transportation costs of 300–800 RMB and single fares ranging from 3–7 RMB.
- Business service hours and addresses of government service centers across districts can be checked via the 'Guangdong Government Services Network' (www.gdzwfw.gov.cn) or the 'iShenzhen' app, and by calling 0755-12345.
最后给一个判断标准:能省的是「可替代的支出」——可以换品牌、换渠道、换时段的东西;不该省的是「不可替代的支出」——健康、住房安全、通勤时间、必要的人情往来。省前者是理财,省后者是把成本转移到了自己的未来账上。
Finally, here's a rule of thumb: the expenses you can cut are "discretionary"—things you can swap brands, channels, or timing on; the expenses you shouldn't skimp on are "non-negotiable"—health, housing safety, commute time, and essential social obligations. Saving on the former is smart money management; skimping on the latter simply shifts the cost onto your future self.
算生活成本时有一个常见错误:只把「月租」当住房成本。实际住房成本应该是「月租 + 物业 + 空调电费月均 + 通勤月均 + 你为此付出的通勤时间」。在 {cn} 这条公式会得出一个反直觉的结论:住便宜板块省下的租金,往往被更长的通勤时间和更高的交通费吃掉一大部分。所以真正省钱的做法不是一味往便宜的板块搬,而是往「轨道近、配套成熟」的板块搬。
A common mistake when calculating living costs: treating only "monthly rent" as housing cost. Actual housing cost should be "monthly rent + property management + average monthly air conditioning electricity + average monthly commute + the commute time you invest". Applying this formula in {cn} yields a counterintuitive conclusion: the rent savings from living in cheaper areas are often largely consumed by longer commute times and higher transportation costs. Therefore, the real way to save money is not to blindly move to cheaper areas, but to move to areas that are "close to rail transit and have mature supporting facilities".
第二个容易漏的项是「一次性费用」。搬家费、押金(通常为两个月租金)、中介费(通常为一个月租金的 50%)、购置必要家具家电、押金退还争议的隐性成本,这些在签约和入住的两个月里集中发生,容易让人误以为「这个月特别贵」。把它们单独列出来单独看,就不会影响你对长期月支出的判断。
The second easily overlooked item is "one-time fees". Moving costs, deposit (usually two months' rent), agency fee (usually 50% of one month's rent), purchasing necessary furniture and appliances, hidden costs from deposit return disputes—these occur ly during the two months of signing and moving in, easily making people feel "this month is particularly expensive". Listing them separately avoids affecting your judgment of long-term monthly expenses.
深圳板块差异显著:南山科技园/后海、福田CBD/会展中心属于高价核心区,宝安中心/碧海、龙岗大运/坂田属于中价位成熟区,龙华红山/上塘、光明科学城/凤凰城属于性价比新兴区。选择板块时建议先明确通勤目的地(如南山科技园、福田CBD、前海等)和预算上限,再反推可承受的租金区间,避免只看单间价格忽视通勤时间成本。
Shenzhen's districts vary significantly: Nanshan Kejiyuan/Houhai and Futian CBD/Convention & Exhibition Center belong to the high-price core area; Baoan Center/Bihai and Longgang Dayun/Bantian belong to the mid-price mature areas; Longhua Hongshan/Shangtang and Guangming Science City/Fenghuangcheng belong to the cost-effective emerging areas. When choosing an area, it is recommended to first clarify your commute destination (e.g., Nanshan Kejiyuan, Futian CBD, Qianhai, etc.) and your budget ceiling, then work backward to determine the affordable rent range, avoiding the mistake of focusing solely on single-room prices while ignoring commute time costs.