<prompt> Human: My boyfriend 25 and I 27 are interested in buying a single family home in the future but we live in the Bay Area and prices are ridiculous here. We both currently live separately with our parents, but want to eventually marry and start our own family. nbsp;Currently, - My commute to work is about 30 minutes 20.5 miles edit: one way - His commute to work is about 10 minutes 4 miles edit: one way - Houses in our area East Bay that are somewhat decent and in safer cities are 780,000 - 1.2 million nbsp;In the Tracy, CA area, - My commute would be anywhere from 35 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes 37 miles google estimate my job may be able to relocate me to closer location though it is uncertain - His commute would be anywhere from 50 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes 46 miles google estimate edit: one way - Houses in the Tracy, CA area range from 400,000 to 600,000 nbsp;Our combined income is roughly 230,000 up to 250,000 with overtime or bonus, but is expected to go down if I opt to go part time after having children in the future as low as 155,000, combined. I would love to stay in our current area but I dont want to be house poor. You get so much more for your money in Tracy, CA but I cant tell if it is worth it.. nbsp;Pros: - less money on house, more money to keep - better house nbsp;Cons: - longer commute from workfamilyfriends - nothing to do in Tracy? - hotter weather nbsp;Do you think it is worth it to buy a house in Tracy? I feel like maybe with the way the housing market keeps rising in the Bay, house prices in Tracy might even rise in the future..? Should we take advantage of the lower prices now before it gets even higher?? nbsp;edit: thanks for the replies everyone. Ive realized with your help that the money saved from buying a house in Tracy will probably not be worth it. I guess my boyfriend and I will just have to keep saving for a house more local!  <response>: Why not rent first and see how horrible the commute is? Dont buy and then be miserable and be forced to make rash decisions. That, and buying before marriage is a bit of cart before horse regardless of the relationship. Id move out together, rent, keep workingsaving, buy wheres best at that time. 