Boston or Cupertino?

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confusedn

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confusedn
Apr 30, 2021 10 Comments

I'm a new grad with two offers:

- 130K in Boston
- 185K in Cupertino

Which one should I take, and how do these salaries compare considering their location?

Assume that the money I'm able to save is the sole metric to optimize. (Single, mid 20s)

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  • Amazon
    NjNO20

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    NjNO20
    Boston is not that much cheaper... maybe 600-1k a month cheaper. The 55k pay difference will be like 30k after taxes so you will still come out ahead.
    Apr 30, 2021 0
  • Apple
    ->

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    ABC my friend. Don’t ever forget this
    Anywhere But California
    Apr 30, 2021 3
  • New
    sriwizn

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    sriwizn
    Depends if you like the sun and concrete hell (cupertino) or the snow and a real city (Boston). Why make a huge life decision over essentially pennies in TC?
    May 23, 2021 0
  • Amazon
    xrXa52

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    xrXa52
    For early career, better to be in a place with more action/opportunities (CA).
    Apr 30, 2021 0
  • Roku
    barracudaz

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    barracudaz
    For long term career growth, if you do not plan on starting your own business, go California. The tech opportunities are just so much greater and thus higher salaries yoy
    May 12, 2021 0