If you have a passport the real ID is a waste of time/money.

The only things you need a real ID for are entering Airports, Federal buildings that require ID, or Military bases. If you have a passport that will let you do these things as that is better than a real ID. If you don't have a passport and don't need to do any of those things a Real ID is a waste of time and money.

https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/real-id-pennsylvania.html