I'm a senior engineer at FAANG, work 40hrs/wk, and get paid $400k+/yr.
The cost of living is higher, but it's well under the increase in pay for being in the area. My current living situation is actually pretty cheap; I split a 4BR house, live 7 min from work, and pay $1650/mo for my portion of rent/utilities.
Most people I know tend to get 2BR apartments and split it with someone, usually paying $2000-2500/mo.
The cost of living is higher, but it's well under the increase in pay for being in the area. My current living situation is actually pretty cheap; I split a 4BR house, live 7 min from work, and pay $1650/mo for my portion of rent/utilities.
Most people I know tend to get 2BR apartments and split it with someone, usually paying $2000-2500/mo.