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I can genuinely see that anybody could 'struggle' anywhere, once you consider living costs and the miscellaneous monthly payments adult life insidiously inflicts upon you. Whilst income gradually rises, your corresponding monthly outgoings seem OK - until the income dries up (I've just watched the excellent NoClip documentary on the implosion of Telltale games in Marin County).

What I never quite grasp is why "Silicon Valley" job is still seen as a premium, rather than a massive risk. The sole benefit I can see is that you can flit between jobs and build up your income - but as your income goes up, so does your expenditure/exposure.

I know there are other 'hubs' emerging that are cheaper - but they always seem to be 'emerging'

Is the issue the 'gambler's-dilemma' or are you on average better off in Silicon Valley or what?