Should a new hire who works at The Domain live in central Austin?

Quick answer

It depends mainly on how often the employee must commute to The Domain. Grant’s framework is that one or two office days per week usually gives the renter substantial freedom to live Downtown, SoCo, Mueller, or another central neighborhood if that lifestyle is important. Around three days becomes a judgment call. At four or five office days, HomeBase would usually recommend seriously considering The Domain or another North Austin location unless a practical transit route changes the equation. The decision should be based on the real door-to-door commute, office frequency, budget, and how much the renter values central Austin life.

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