Is it smarter to stay in Hilversum or Utrecht (financially)?
Hi everyone, I was hoping someone could give me some advice on whether or not it’s worth commuting to Utrecht everyday (financially speaking). For context, I will be a masters student at Utrecht University in September, and will be going for classes at Utrecht Science Park. I have been speaking to two people regarding housing, one in Utrecht and one in Hilversum. The place in Hilversum is 300 euros cheaper per month, but it obviously requires a commute. I’ve been struggling to find a clear answer for this, but would the commuting costs negate the monthly difference in rent? I’m not sure if the monthly train discounts would help me very much (but I am an EU citizen, so will hopefully be applying for student finance after a few months of working). Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Posted May 5, 2025, 12:31 AM UTC