Conventional wisdom in recent years has placed much of the blame for the rising cost of living in American cities on overly strict zoning policies. But a research team featuring Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) economists and alumni discovered that higher transportation costs have a greater impact on the cost of living than zoning restrictions.
Study: Transportation Expenses Drive Urban Cost of Living
CCAS economists and alumni determined that longer commutes affect the cost of living in large cities more than zoning restrictions.
July 13, 2022