Since you asked our rent (1brdm in-law in Piedmont) is about 22% of our combined take home net pay. However the OP says he makes double the median income, so he

Since you asked our rent (1brdm in-law in Piedmont) is about 22% of our combined take home net pay. However the OP says he makes double the median income, so he should be fine. I've seen nice (but small) 1bdrm apartments in good neighborhoods in Oakland for under 2k/month, you can find cheaper if you are willing to live in less desirable areas.