Tech companies outside urban cities sponsoring H-1B
The rent, traffic, and COL are pretty high in the Bay area, New York, and Seattle. I notice that places like Boston and Baltimore are now promoting their early stage tech scenes and low cost of living. However, I, an H-2B holder, have yet to get a reply from tech companies in these places when I try to apply for jobs. In fact, even on my LinkedIn I saw a post by a recruiter where they specifically said they're looking for software engineers in Massachusetts to fill a lot of openings in Boston. Is it just me or do these non tech hub states not seem to be interested in pursuing foreign talent?
Boston is expensive
Ka kha ga gha ayyan, ya ra la wa sa.
Boston is just as expensive as Seattle but you'll probably make less money there. And they have 5% state income tax.
How about Austin
Wayfair is hiring and sponsors H1b in Boston. Lower salaries but cheaper housing and better overall scene (ratio, schools, community).
Boston is city too.