Lots of commuter bikes are sort of like cyclocross bikes,
and from the posters in the Cross forum , they are most buyers.

a competition cyclocross bike has a higher BB, by maybe .75" at most.

Lots to be said for getting a disc braked 700-35 tire cross-looking commuter bike.
Some 'Hybrid' as they use a mountain style straight bar,rather than drop bars.

Drop by your LBS, and have a chat ..

rough on bike means more frequent service is applied.