@Firefox Whatever that is on not essential list is possibly wasteful expediture.
A roadside or neighbourhood laundry is not a big expense. It provides livelihood for a family, and more importantly, it SAVES your time.
I definitely agree that eating out regularly is wasteful. Home cooked food is more healthy and less expensive apart from giving you options to experiment and enjoy family time (help your spouse cook or clean).
Relocation is based on many things - nearness to schools, market places, social circle of all family members, etc. Workplace distance alone cannot be the deciding factor.
