[joe-mccann]

Are you asking me to share my specific income? That's not gonna happen. Let's do some hypotheticals.

$140k in NYC (this is a common salary/comp) $120k in Austin (this is a common salary/comp)

Nominal dollar amounts, yes, $20k is dollar for dollar, less. But now, factor in your taxes (NY State tax, Kings County, etc.) That $140k is now significantly less. Factor in cost of living being TWICE as much (literally, my rent per sq ft was more than twice what it was in Austin). You now are TAKING HOME less money.

So when I said net income, that's what I meant. If you're more concerned with a higher salary and less net income, then, well good luck to ya. I prefer to have more $$ in my pocket after it's all said and done.

[joe-mccann]

You're welcome, but the reason I explained is the answer is yes AND no. Yes, because gross dollar amount is less but No because take home is much more.

[rdouble]

I just asked whether you got paid the same in NYC as you do in Austin which is a yes or no question...no details required. Regarding take home, even with taxes and higher CoL I've still been able to save and invest more money in NYC due to much higher salaries. All that said it is good to know $120K is a common salary in Austin, thanks for the info.

[mahyarm]

So what would that 140k NY Salary and 120k Austin Salary be in the Bay Area?