$5000/month for 2 in the Bay Area—Is this normal?!

Living in the Bay Area is wild—I just broke down my monthly costs, and here's the reality check: Rent ($2600), utilities ($73), phone ($22), WiFi ($40), groceries ($888), eating out ($150), gas ($150), car insurance ($480), and health insurance ($724). Total: $5127/month for 2 people! 🥴 And honestly, it feels like we’re already scrimping hard on food and other essentials. Everyone says the Bay is expensive, but I’m still wondering if there’s a way to cut these costs more! Anyone got tips on how to live cheaper here? 💡#BayAreaLiving #Budgeting #CostOfLiving