Have you ever wondered how life unfolds in the heart of Silicon Valley? Join me as I unveil the financials of a couple thriving in the Bay Area buzz. Living large (arguably) in a 2bedroom Sunnyvale nest, we've mastered the art of balancing tech dreams and realworld expenses.

From fixed costs like housing and electricity to weekend getaways and international adventures, I'm laying out every dollar spent so that you can make an informed decision whether or not to make a life here. Get ready for an eyeopening journey through our Silicon Valley wallet.

Housing: $3080
Electricity: $130
Internet: Virtually free!
Commute & Car: $***
Food: $***
Entertainment: $***
Adventures: $***
✈ India Travel: $***

Stay tuned for a followup comparing Silicon Valley savings to Bangalore's budgeting brilliance.

#softwareengineer #salary #bayarea


Chapter markers
00:00 Intro
00:36 Housing
01:25 Electricity
01:48 Internet
02:13 Commute and car
03:06 Food
03:56 Entertainment
04:34 Fun
05:12 Travel (India)
05:40 Extras
07:00 Outro


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