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I know this will go against most advice, but remote or hybrid can help salary while not being in the highest cost-of-living area. Interim or contract roles can also bridge gaps.
Agree with this
Get a friend in NY and use their mailing address
Mentor
Haha! My sister lives in Brooklyn. Looks like she’s getting a roommate on paper! I’ve actually used her mailing address to get a NYC Public Library Card. Their audiobooks selection allowed me to drop audiable.
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Three moves that actually work: First, target remote roles at coastal companies — a San Francisco SaaS company paying "market rate" for a remote marketer is still $20-40K above your local ceiling. Second, stop benchmarking against local competitors — use national salary data in negotiations and make them justify paying below it. Third, if you're stuck in-office, industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing often out-pay agencies and local brands significantly. The rust belt penalty is real, but it's optional if you're willing to work for companies that aren't headquartered there. Are you open to fully remote roles?