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Should I still prioritize commute if I only go into the office once a week?

Last updated: September 2026

Quick Answer

Only lightly. At that frequency, a longer but otherwise better-fitting neighborhood is usually the right trade — the total annual cost of a longer commute is small when it happens roughly 50 times a year instead of 250.

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Best Seattle-Area Neighborhoods for Hybrid and Remote Workers in 2026

When you're only commuting two or three days a week, the calculus for choosing a neighborhood changes entirely. Here's how to build a framework around your actual work pattern instead of a daily-commute assumption that no longer applies.

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