Traffic on the bridges connecting the east and west sides is the main variable, more than distance itself, so a central neighbourhood near downtown or the University of Saskatchewan tends to keep options open no matter which part of the city the workday actually happens in, at any price point near the citywide benchmark of $444,700.
Newer east-side suburbs like Brighton and Aspen Ridge sit farther from the core but closer to Circle Drive access points, which suits a commute to the edge of the city better than a downtown-bound trip in heavy traffic.
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