These numbers are ridiculously low. Here is what a typical FAANG setup pays you in the bay area (Source: I have worked in a couple of them):
IC5 Eng (~5 yrs exp): $350k/yr all in (cash+stock+bonus)
IC6 Eng (~9 yrs exp): $550k/yr all in
IC7 Eng (~12 yrs exp and you are exceptional): $800k/yr
As you go from IC5 to IC7, your stock and bonus goes up (as expected). A typical IC7 will earn around $250k in cash, ~25% bonus (on the base cash salary) and the rest in stock.
Now those $2M houses don't sound too expensive right?
IC5 Eng (~5 yrs exp): $350k/yr all in (cash+stock+bonus) IC6 Eng (~9 yrs exp): $550k/yr all in IC7 Eng (~12 yrs exp and you are exceptional): $800k/yr
As you go from IC5 to IC7, your stock and bonus goes up (as expected). A typical IC7 will earn around $250k in cash, ~25% bonus (on the base cash salary) and the rest in stock.
Now those $2M houses don't sound too expensive right?