I feel like you have to be in a VHCOL area to get high paying jobs. But to live there, you need even more income… thoughts?

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Yeah exactly, it’s such a catch-22. High-paying jobs pull you into VHCOL areas, but then you’re spending so much just to live there. It’s why remote work feels like a game-changer because for once you could earn that income without being stuck in an overpriced market. I wouldn't be surprised if this is part of the reason why RTO policies have become so popular because it kind of eliminates that opportunity

RTO is just disguised reductions in force/layoffs.

That's about right. If you aren't that interested in what a particular city has to offer, you may be better off just making a living somewhere else. Or, of course, there may be work that fascinates you, or a particular company you want to work for. But on some level it all becomes an exercise in keeping your head above water.

Yeah, there is value “dealing with it” for a little and set a good base salary foundation then move to a cheaper place.

I lived in an HCOL area, moved to Huntsville, AL which I would consider LCOL and make more than I did before. I just depends on what industry you are in and where the epicenters are. Granted there will normally be a linear relationship to VHCOL area where everyone will make more. However, if you find other areas where your particular skills are in demand in a lower cost area you can find pockets that work very effectively.

Huntsville is LCOL?! It is like Austin TX now... When I visit, it seems expensive and "hip"

There are high paying jobs in non HCOL areas just not as many

I'd argue that those jobs are for highly technical or experienced folks

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