Commute vs Location

[Timothy Cavalieri]

I need help!

I’m stuck between choosing where to live while maintaining my same job in Austin, Tx. I want to keep this same job because I’m in a really good spot and I know I will be successful.

I can move back with family to save money on rent expenses. This will help fast track me to saving more for my first house hack. This will be about 1.5-2 hour commute to work. I’d pay a small amount for rent and groceries ($200-$400). Factoring in tolls and gas I’d be paying around $200/ month. I’d be saving an extra $700-$800 / month.

Or

Stay where I’m currently living. 20-30 min drive from to work. But paying around $1100 for rent + utilities. $200-$300 / month on groceries. Might give me more opportunities to interact with people at work for outside work events. Also save around 3 hours in my day and not have to wake up as early.