How much money would you need to buy a modest home you and your partner would be happy with? Is it truly out of reach? Or is it something that will take a lon

How much money would you need to buy a modest home you and your partner would be happy with? Is it truly out of reach? Or is it something that will take a long time? Also, how much money would it cost to buy a modest home a very short commute from where you're likely to work for the remainder of your life? And what sort of work could get you there? Are you a programmer?