Yeah it’s an option I’m not very inclined towards

Thank you :)

Base is about 165k. RSUs 38k. I also have a sign on and some relocation bonus.

Thanks. This gives me a bit more confidence :) Even though my office doesn’t mandate being in person, this place is within 3 miles and I am hoping to bike to it whenever possible. And I agree on paying more for less commute and better access to everything.

Find some room mate. Share with them. Would come to 1.8k. Will probably save 1k a month that way.

Honestly, not a big spender. I have always grown up saving much more than I spend and perhaps that is why this decision is a difficult one to take.

Btw, is 2.8k your portion of the rent or for the entire apartment?

Santa Clara. Found one for 2.4k. With utilities and electricity would go up to 2.6-2.7k.

Thanks. 2.8k here is including utilities and others here. I found one at Santa Clara for 2.4k. Seems to have what I am looking for. It is less than 3 miles to my office. I could look for apartments farther away but I fear not being close to my other friends and I’ve heard the traffic there can get quite annoying. This is a big decision and I am quite scared for sure.