Also consider that if town X is 45 minutes from city Y and city Y pays wages that are 25% higher. Applicants will flock from town X to city Y in order to take a

Also consider that if town X is 45 minutes from city Y and city Y pays wages that are 25% higher. Applicants will flock from town X to city Y in order to take advantage of stronger wages. Thus this will increase supply and drive wages back down.