I work in SF, and have been a resident of the Bay Area for most of my 60 plus years.
I used to live in SF and in the 80s it was POS. But, due to the extremely high salaries, it is worth it financially. Now, my commute isn’t bad it’s about 70-90 minutes.
Now, my commute isnt bad its about 70-90 minutes.
A 1-1/2 hr commute would be a deal breaker for many. Will speculate you are well-paid professional. Historically, the Atherton-Palo Alto area served as the desirable bedroom community, later the Marin County area. Hope you are comfortable.