I'm sorry but your situation sounds like it simply doesn't apply to the average SF engineer. For starters, your salary is about $30k more than the average SF s

I'm sorry but your situation sounds like it simply doesn't apply to the average SF engineer. For starters, your salary is about $30k more than the average SF salary. You managed to find a decent sized 1 bedroom that is FAR below market rate in SF (~3500 to your 2200). And although not as uncommon, it's still worth mentioning... You're married, and can share living expenses with another person. That means your already low rent of $2200 is even lower, compared to someone who might be single.