Just got a job offer in Homestead is it crazy to live in Brickell or somewhere fun instead?

Hey y’all — I’m a 28 y/o single guy moving from the West Coast for a new job based in Homestead, and I’m trying to figure out where to live. I know some coworkers are scattered across different parts of Miami depending on their lifestyle, so I’m open-minded but also trying to be realistic. (2200-2300) is what I’m looking in rent.

I visited recently and had a blast meeting people around Wynwood and Brickell — and it felt like my vibe. Homestead, on the other hand… kinda feels like a retirement town from a different decade.

I drive a Prius (and will probably upgrade to the 2025 model, so ~54 mpg), but I know tolls and time are going to be a factor if I commute from Brickell or nearby. Is anyone here doing a long-ish commute from the city to the southern end, and is it soul-crushing or totally doable?

Would love to hear from locals — any underrated areas I should consider that are a good balance of social life + sanity? Or is it just smarter to suck it up and live closer to work?