Offers in Bay Area 190 total comp- big company 160k base+ stock options ( not much) series d startup Offer in Austin 145k
Nerd Wallet's cost of living calculator says 190k in SF is like 102k in Austin, so 145 is pretty good assuming that's accurate. Cheaper real estate. Better BBQ.
Bro the cheaper real estate is taken into account for that cost of living calculator you can't act like it's a bonus benefit on top of what you already stated
Use CNN cost of living calculator
Take Austin without a doubt 145k is really solid there at is most expensive spot in us, only nyc is close. Also no income tax in tax. No brainer $$&-wise. Only question is how many years out are you and what are the companies and their respective reputations, ie if it’s google vs a no name than you may wanna do sf even though it’s not as good $&&-wise. Also if you are earlier in your career getting a good name on the resume maybe more or less important for growth.
apple vs ea ?
Both those are at least known names. $$$-wise go w Austin but it depends how you feel. A new job decision should NEVER be just because of salary; team, boss, company culture, ect there are so many things to consider.
Check out the cola calculator on bankrate.com
Be sure to consider things other than money. Nearest beach from Austin is like 4 hours away. Nearest mountain range/snow ... well Texas. Google the average daily temperature from May to October. Austin is mostly a nice city ... but 10 miles in each direction is Texas! Probably something to consider if you are not white or republican.
Cost of living calculators are inherently biased though, especially around housing costs. No one keeps their same style of housing when they move to bay area. I save way more than the calculations assume because I don't spend 3-4k on housing.
where do you want to live
Hired have done some great comparison stats on this matter. Check it out
With all due respect... FUCK Austin, such a hellhole
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