{"product_id":"remote-vs-on-location-workers","title":"Remote vs. On-Location Workers Calculator","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.rvolw-calculator {\n  --ink: #0f172a;\n  --muted: #475569;\n  --border: #e2e8f0;\n  --surface: #ffffff;\n  --tint: #f8fafc;\n  --primary: #1d4ed8;\n  --accent: #c2410c;\n  --accent-hover: #9a3412;\n  --chart-1: #1e40af;\n  --chart-2: #0d9488;\n  --chart-3: #7c3aed;\n  --chart-4: #be185d;\n  --chart-5: #334155;\n  container-type: inline-size;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  color: var(--ink);\n  background: var(--surface);\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  line-height: 1.55;\n}\n.rvolw-calculator,\n.rvolw-calculator *,\n.rvolw-calculator *::before,\n.rvolw-calculator *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n.rvolw-calculator * { min-width: 0; }\n.rvolw-calculator h2,\n.rvolw-calculator h3,\n.rvolw-calculator p { margin-top: 0; }\n.rvolw-calculator h2 { font-size: 24px; 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}\n  .rvolw-primary-value { font-size: 26px; }\n  .rvolw-plot { min-height: 235px; }\n  .rvolw-chart-cluster { gap: 16px; }\n  .rvolw-chart-callout { margin-top: 16px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-calculator\" data-calculator-root\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"rvolw-header\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eRemote vs. On-Location Workers Calculator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rvolw-subtitle\"\u003eCompare employer-paid, non-salary costs for a remote team and an on-location team over the same planning horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-pills\" aria-label=\"Live calculation summary\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rvolw-pill\"\u003eHorizon \u003cstrong data-rvolw-pill-years\u003e3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rvolw-pill\"\u003eRemote total \u003cstrong data-rvolw-pill-remote\u003e$291,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rvolw-pill\"\u003eOn-location total \u003cstrong data-rvolw-pill-onsite\u003e$904,400.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rvolw-pill\"\u003eDifference \u003cstrong data-rvolw-pill-difference\u003e$613,400.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-toolbar\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"rvolw-button rvolw-download\" type=\"button\" data-rvolw-download\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M5 3h10l4 4v14H5V3zm9 1.8V8h3.2L14 4.8zM8 12h2.1l1.4 2.2L13 12h2l-2.5 3.5L15.2 19h-2.1l-1.6-2.3L9.9 19H7.8l2.7-3.6L8 12z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eDownload Excel\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"rvolw-button\" type=\"button\" data-rvolw-reset\u003eReset\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cmain class=\"rvolw-main\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-workspace\"\u003e\n      \u003csection class=\"rvolw-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"rvolw-inputs-title\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-panel-head\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3 id=\"rvolw-inputs-title\"\u003eCost assumptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eEnter employer-paid amounts only. Salary, payroll tax, and benefits are excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-panel-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-form-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-years\"\u003ePeriod of comparison\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cselect class=\"rvolw-select\" id=\"rvolw-years\" data-rvolw-field=\"years\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-years-help\"\u003e\n                \u003coption value=\"0\"\u003e0 years\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"1\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"2\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"3\" selected\u003e3 years\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"4\"\u003e4 years\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"5\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"7\"\u003e7 years\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"10\"\u003e10 years\u003c\/option\u003e\n              \u003c\/select\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-years-help\"\u003eOne-time costs are spread across this horizon for per-employee comparisons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-section-label\"\u003eRemote work allowances per employee\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-form-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-remote-employees\"\u003eNumber of remote employees\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-remote-employees\" data-rvolw-field=\"remoteEmployees\" data-rvolw-kind=\"integer\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"50\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-remote-employees-help rvolw-remote-employees-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-remote-employees-help\"\u003eEmployees receiving the remote allowances below.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-remote-employees-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-remote-one-time\"\u003eOne-time allowance per employee\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-remote-one-time\" data-rvolw-field=\"remoteOneTime\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$1,500.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-remote-one-time-help rvolw-remote-one-time-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-remote-one-time-help\"\u003eLaptop, monitor, desk, chair, or onboarding equipment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-remote-one-time-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-remote-stationery\"\u003eStationery per employee per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-remote-stationery\" data-rvolw-field=\"remoteStationery\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$20.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-remote-stationery-help rvolw-remote-stationery-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-remote-stationery-help\"\u003eRecurring supplies reimbursed to each remote employee.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-remote-stationery-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-remote-internet\"\u003eInternet per employee per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-remote-internet\" data-rvolw-field=\"remoteInternet\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$65.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-remote-internet-help rvolw-remote-internet-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-remote-internet-help\"\u003eEmployer-paid broadband or connectivity stipend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-remote-internet-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-remote-misc\"\u003eMiscellaneous per employee per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-remote-misc\" data-rvolw-field=\"remoteMisc\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$35.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-remote-misc-help rvolw-remote-misc-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-remote-misc-help\"\u003ePhone, small equipment, utilities, or other recurring support.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-remote-misc-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-section-label\"\u003eOn-location work costs\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-form-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-onsite-employees\"\u003eNumber of on-location employees\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-employees\" data-rvolw-field=\"onsiteEmployees\" data-rvolw-kind=\"integer\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"50\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-onsite-employees-help rvolw-onsite-employees-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-employees-help\"\u003eEmployees supported by the shared office costs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-employees-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-office-space\"\u003eOffice space setup\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-office-space\" data-rvolw-field=\"officeSpace\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$60,000.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-office-space-help rvolw-office-space-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-office-space-help\"\u003eOne-time fit-out, furniture, cabling, deposits, and setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-office-space-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-onsite-one-time\"\u003eOther one-time expenses\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-one-time\" data-rvolw-field=\"onsiteOneTime\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$20,000.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-onsite-one-time-help rvolw-onsite-one-time-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-one-time-help\"\u003eAccess systems, moving, permits, initial equipment, or launch costs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-one-time-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-office-lease\"\u003eOffice lease per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-office-lease\" data-rvolw-field=\"officeLease\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$18,000.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-office-lease-help rvolw-office-lease-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-office-lease-help\"\u003eBase rent and recurring occupancy charges.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-office-lease-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-onsite-stationery\"\u003eStationery per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-stationery\" data-rvolw-field=\"onsiteStationery\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$1,500.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-onsite-stationery-help rvolw-onsite-stationery-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-stationery-help\"\u003eShared office supplies for the whole on-location team.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-stationery-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-onsite-internet\"\u003eInternet per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-internet\" data-rvolw-field=\"onsiteInternet\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$1,200.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-onsite-internet-help rvolw-onsite-internet-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-internet-help\"\u003eBusiness connectivity, network services, and backup connection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-internet-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n              \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-onsite-misc\"\u003eMiscellaneous per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n              \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-misc\" data-rvolw-field=\"onsiteMisc\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$2,200.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-onsite-misc-help rvolw-onsite-misc-error\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-misc-help\"\u003eCleaning, common-area charges, refreshments, and small services.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-misc-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-advanced\"\u003e\n            \u003cbutton class=\"rvolw-summary-button\" type=\"button\" data-rvolw-advanced-toggle aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"rvolw-advanced-body\"\u003e\n              \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 4l6 6-6 6V4z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n              \u003cspan\u003eShow additional cost items\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/button\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-advanced-body\" id=\"rvolw-advanced-body\" data-rvolw-advanced-body\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-form-grid\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-remote-security\"\u003eRemote security\/software per employee per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-remote-security\" data-rvolw-field=\"remoteSecurity\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$0.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-remote-security-help rvolw-remote-security-error\"\u003e\n                  \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-remote-security-help\"\u003eVPN, endpoint protection, device management, or remote access tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\n                  \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-remote-security-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-remote-coworking\"\u003eCoworking allowance per employee per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-remote-coworking\" data-rvolw-field=\"remoteCoworking\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$0.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-remote-coworking-help rvolw-remote-coworking-error\"\u003e\n                  \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-remote-coworking-help\"\u003eOptional desk, meeting room, or shared-workspace allowance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n                  \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-remote-coworking-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-onsite-utilities\"\u003eUtilities and maintenance per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-utilities\" data-rvolw-field=\"onsiteUtilities\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$0.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-onsite-utilities-help rvolw-onsite-utilities-error\"\u003e\n                  \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-utilities-help\"\u003eElectricity, HVAC, water, repairs, and routine facilities maintenance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n                  \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-utilities-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-field\"\u003e\n                  \u003clabel class=\"rvolw-label\" for=\"rvolw-onsite-parking\"\u003eParking per employee per month\u003c\/label\u003e\n                  \u003cinput class=\"rvolw-input\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-parking\" data-rvolw-field=\"onsiteParking\" data-rvolw-kind=\"currency\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"$0.00\" aria-describedby=\"rvolw-onsite-parking-help rvolw-onsite-parking-error\"\u003e\n                  \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-helper\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-parking-help\"\u003eEmployer-paid parking or transit support for each on-location employee.\u003c\/div\u003e\n                  \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-error\" id=\"rvolw-onsite-parking-error\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n      \u003caside class=\"rvolw-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"rvolw-results-title\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-panel-head\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3 id=\"rvolw-results-title\"\u003eLive comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003ePositive savings means the remote scenario costs less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-result-hero\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-eyebrow\"\u003eLower-cost option\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-primary-value\" data-rvolw-primary aria-live=\"polite\"\u003eRemote saves $613,400.00\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"rvolw-primary-context\" data-rvolw-primary-context\u003eOver 3 years, excluding salary and employee benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-result-grid\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRemote total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-remote-total\u003e$291,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOn-location total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-onsite-total\u003e$904,400.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRemote per employee \/ year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-remote-per\u003e$1,940.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOn-location per employee \/ year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-onsite-per\u003e$6,029.33\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRemote recurring \/ month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-remote-monthly\u003e$6,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOn-location recurring \/ month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-onsite-monthly\u003e$22,900.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-result-note\" data-rvolw-result-note\u003eRemote is 67.83% less expensive under these assumptions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/aside\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"rvolw-block\" aria-labelledby=\"rvolw-breakdown-title\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-block-head\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"rvolw-breakdown-title\"\u003eCost breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-time and recurring components use the same current-state model as the results and export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eRemote work\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOne-time allowances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-remote-one\u003e$75,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStationery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-remote-stationery\u003e$36,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInternet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-remote-internet\u003e$117,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-remote-misc\u003e$63,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSecurity\/software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-remote-security\u003e$0.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCoworking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-remote-coworking\u003e$0.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row rvolw-breakdown-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-remote-total\u003e$291,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-card\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eOn-location work\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOffice setup and one-time costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-onsite-one\u003e$80,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOffice lease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-onsite-lease\u003e$648,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStationery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-onsite-stationery\u003e$54,000.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInternet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-onsite-internet\u003e$43,200.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-onsite-misc\u003e$79,200.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUtilities and parking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-onsite-extra\u003e$0.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-breakdown-row rvolw-breakdown-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-rvolw-breakdown-onsite-total\u003e$904,400.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"rvolw-block rvolw-chart\" data-rvolw-chart-card aria-labelledby=\"rvolw-chart-title\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-block-head\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"rvolw-chart-title\"\u003eCumulative cost over time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rvolw-chart-intro\u003eThe gap widens as recurring workplace costs accumulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-chart-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-chart-cluster\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-plot-wrap\"\u003e\n            \u003csvg class=\"rvolw-plot\" data-rvolw-chart role=\"img\" aria-labelledby=\"rvolw-chart-title rvolw-chart-desc\" viewbox=\"0 0 700 330\" preserveaspectratio=\"xMidYMid meet\"\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-chart-empty\" data-rvolw-chart-empty\u003eEnter positive costs and a comparison period to see the chart.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-legend\" data-rvolw-legend aria-label=\"Chart legend\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-chart-callout\" data-rvolw-chart-caption\u003eThe on-location scenario reaches $904,400.00 by year 3, compared with $291,000.00 for remote work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"rvolw-chart-data\" id=\"rvolw-chart-desc\" data-rvolw-chart-summary\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"rvolw-block rvolw-table-card\" data-rvolw-table-card aria-labelledby=\"rvolw-table-title\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-block-head\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"rvolw-table-title\"\u003eAnnual comparison table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach row is cumulative through the end of that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-table-wrap\" data-rvolw-table-wrap\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"rvolw-table\"\u003e\n          \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eRemote cumulative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOn-location cumulative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOn-location minus remote\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eRemote savings %\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n          \u003ctbody data-rvolw-table-body\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-table-note\" data-rvolw-table-note\u003eOne-time costs appear in year 1. Recurring expenses are multiplied by 12 months for each year.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/main\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"rvolw-education\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-education-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat does this calculator estimate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis calculator compares employer-paid, non-salary costs for two workforce arrangements: employees working remotely and employees working from an employer-controlled location. It combines one-time setup costs with monthly recurring costs, then projects both scenarios over the selected period. The headline result shows which option has the lower modeled cost an\nd the absolute difference between the two totals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe model is intentionally operational rather than tax-oriented. It does not include wages, payroll taxes, health benefits, recruiting costs, productivity changes, turnover, or revenue effects. Those items can be material, but they require company-specific assumptions that are usually more uncertain than rent, equipment, internet, or facilities costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eHow should each input be used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eComparison period and headcount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e is the number of years used for the projection. A longer horizon gives recurring costs more influence, while one-time setup costs become a smaller share of the per-employee annual result. Use the same period for both scenarios. \u003cstrong\u003eRemote employees\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eon-location employees\u003c\/strong\u003e may be equal for a direct like-for-like comparison, or different when you are modeling a hybrid redesign, phased transition, or change in team size. A zero headcount is allowed, but per-employee metrics will then display as zero to avoid division by zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eRemote work allowances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-time allowance per employee\u003c\/strong\u003e covers equipment and home-office setup paid once at onboarding or transition. Enter the employer's expected cost per eligible worker, not the retail value of equipment the employee already owns. \u003cstrong\u003eStationery, internet, and miscellaneous\u003c\/strong\u003e are monthly allowances per remote employee. Higher values increase remote recurring cost in direct proportion to both employee count and months in the comparison period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe optional \u003cstrong\u003esecurity\/software\u003c\/strong\u003e field can capture incremental VPN, endpoint protection, device management, identity, or remote-access tools charged per user. \u003cstrong\u003eCoworking allowance\u003c\/strong\u003e can represent a recurring desk or meeting-room budget. These optional fields are useful when a remote policy is supported by more than a basic internet stipend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eOn-location costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffice space setup\u003c\/strong\u003e is a one-time total for fit-out, furniture, cabling, deposits, and initial workplace preparation. \u003cstrong\u003eOther one-time expenses\u003c\/strong\u003e can include moving, access control, launch services, permits, or equipment that is not already included in setup. These amounts are entered for the whole on-location operation, not per employee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffice lease, stationery, internet, and miscellaneous\u003c\/strong\u003e are monthly totals for the full office. The lease should reflect the recurring occupancy cost you want to compare; avoid adding the same common-area charge again in miscellaneous. Optional \u003cstrong\u003eutilities and maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e can capture power, heating and cooling, water, routine repairs, and facilities services. \u003cstrong\u003eParking per employee\u003c\/strong\u003e is multiplied by on-location headcount, so enter only the employer-paid monthly amount per worker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eHow are the results calculated?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rvolw-formula\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote total\u003c\/strong\u003e = remote employees × one-time allowance + remote employees × monthly per-employee allowances × 12 × years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn-location total\u003c\/strong\u003e = office setup + other one-time costs + monthly shared office costs × 12 × years + parking per employee × on-location employees × 12 × years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe per-employee annual results divide each scenario's total by its own headcount and the selected number of years. This makes costs easier to compare when team sizes differ. The savings percentage is calculated against the more expensive scenario's total, so it describes how much lower the cheaper option is relative to the higher-cost option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eHow should the chart and table be interpreted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe line chart shows cumulative cost at the start and at the end of each year. The starting point includes one-time setup costs because those costs are assumed to occur when the scenario begins. The slope of each line reflects recurring monthly cost: a steeper line indicates a higher monthly cost base. When the lines cross, the initially cheaper setup becomes more expensive later because of recurring expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe annual table exposes the exact data behind the chart. The difference column is on-location cost minus remote cost. A positive number means remote work costs less; a negative number means the on-location scenario costs less. The final row reconciles to the headline totals and the Excel workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhich assumptions matter most?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor many organizations, office lease and occupancy costs dominate the on-location scenario, while headcount and recurring stipends dominate the remote scenario. One-time equipment allowances matter most in short comparisons or high-growth hiring plans. Test several horizons and realistic headcount cases instead of relying on a single point estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDo not assume that the lower direct cost automatically identifies the better operating model. Roles may require physical equipment, secure facilities, in-person customer service, or specialized collaboration. Remote work may also create cybersecurity, management, compliance, and home-office support costs. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/itl\/smallbusinesscyber\/guidance-topic\/telework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNational Institute of Standards and Technology telework guidance\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful starting point for remote security controls, while the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.gov\/real-estate\/real-estate-services\/workplace-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eU.S. General Services Administration workplace strategy resources\u003c\/a\u003e provide context for space planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat common mistakes should be avoided?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMixing per-employee amounts with whole-office totals. Remote recurring fields are per employee; most on-location recurring fields are totals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDouble-counting utilities or common-area charges that are already included in the lease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eComparing unequal headcounts without reviewing the per-employee annual result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLeaving out replacement equipment, software, parking, or facilities maintenance when those costs are predictable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTreating reimbursements as automatically tax-free. Review the applicable rules and documentation requirements, including relevant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p15b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIRS fringe benefit guidance\u003c\/a\u003e, with a qualified adviser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor labor-market context, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/cps\/telework.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics telework data\u003c\/a\u003e can help frame how common telework is across occupations. Use such external evidence as context, not as a substitute for your own lease terms, reimbursement policy, security requirements, and operating data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49909490024691,"sku":"remote-vs-on-location-workers","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/remote-vs-on-location-workers.webp?v=1783935596","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/remote-vs-on-location-workers","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}