Saving for Water Softener System

Oh how I wished that we have at least a water softener systems at home. I am so tired of cleaning our bathrooms fixtures that accumulated a lot of scums. The faucets in the kitchen has got a lot of it, too. To those who have no water softener system at home, I am sure you know what I mean. Hubby and I talked about a water softener system before we moved in to our newly built house; and agreed that it would be a good investment for it will be good for our health as well as our appliances that use water such as washer and  dryer, dishwasher and even the water dispenser. We know how expensive it would be, but we decided to save for it. It's been over a year now, but we still don't have enough savings for it. Maybe if I get a job, then we would be able to afford it.