Just think what you could save with Public Transit

People who opt for public transportation over driving in metro areas can save big bucks according to a new report by the American Public Transportation Association.

Nationally, leaving your car at home can save you up to $12,428 a year, if you have a public transit system. Here's how the annual savings numbers break down around the country:

1. Boston -- $12,428
2. New York -- $12,390
3. San Francisco -- $11,516
4. Chicago -- $10,497
5. Philadelphia -- $10,333
6. Seattle -- $10,274
7. Honolulu -- $10,033
8. D.C. -- $9,530
9. San Diego -- $9,268
10. Minneapolis -- $9,198

Calculate how much you can save with the APTA's Calculator.