I prefer water resistant to waterproof. I find waterproof jackets just make me sweat even for my short 4.5 mile commute. With a breathable outer layer I find the water stays off me.

The only thing with the breathable water resistant fabrics is you need to use woolite (there is tech soap but it looks and foams exactly like woolite to me so I think it's the same) and re-apply water resistance (you just add it to the rinse cycle) every once in awhile. that is not too much maintenance for comfort.