Most of the people I know drive their cars to work. I live in Santa Clara. I know there are people who commute from places like Tracy, but I don't know any -- I

Most of the people I know drive their cars to work. I live in Santa Clara. I know there are people who commute from places like Tracy, but I don't know any -- I know plenty of people who live near me who don't make a lot of money and manage to live here just fine. Outside of San Francisco, rent prices are only crazy if you want your own place. Single people can easily rent with roommates, and couples usually have two incomes. Two people making an average wage can afford a place to live -- maybe not a luxury apartment, but a decent place in a safe area.