My family and I have decided we will live wherever we are based. To me, no place is nice enough to spend an extra second away from them. Plus I can't handle the stress... There are of course many circumstances that I can see why one would want or need to commute though. You just have to make the best decision for you.
Commuted 2 years, single... Wasn't too bad
Lived in base 4 years, married.... Awesome
Commuted 8 months, married.... Horrible
Commuted but still drove to work (3.5hrs one way) 1 year, married... At least I'm control
Living in base 8 months, married & baby boy... Very awesome
Best of luck!