Probably close to 101 & 237 and within their budget. Most of Sunnyvale & Mountain View are in the $1.7-$2.3M range, and to get back below $1.5M, you either need to go south of Central Expressway or into a very old, non-renovated home in the middle of a subdivision. If you work along the 101 corridor that can easily add 20-30min to your commute.