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"in SF" - that is not affordable. If you are trying to save money you live somewhere on the BART or Caltrain and take the train into the city every day. My rent
by lnanek2 12y ago
"in SF" - that is not affordable. If you are trying to save money you live somewhere on the BART or Caltrain and take the train into the city every day. My rent in East Palo Alto the year I was there was $400/month all utilities and internet included, for example. Is commuting into big cities like SF and NYC every day by bus and train miserable? Yes. But thousands and thousands of people do it because it is affordable and they have families or retirement they care more about.
- nsfmc 12y agoto some degree you're right, commutes are a good way to trade time for rent money. many people don't have that time luxury, sadly, especially if dealing with a 9-5 job, caltrain irregularities and school/daycare schedules. many people don't have an extra 3+ hours to spare each day and necessarily trade that for a rent increase or proximity to a daycare or school. as a current resident of epa, i can say that the rents are becoming comparable with regular palo alto, especially if you're not living alone, which is really when these budget issues become much more complex.