> Living in downtown Palo Alto probably costs 100% more than living in Pleasanton, which is roughly a one hour commute. If you spend 10% of your post tax incom

> Living in downtown Palo Alto probably costs 100% more than living in Pleasanton, which is roughly a one hour commute. If you spend 10% of your post tax income on rent, you only need a 10% increase in post-tax income to cancel out a 100% increase in rent.