In further defense of NYC, I want to address this whole rent/commuting argument. We are comparing this to Silicon Valley, where the freeway is packed with tra

In further defense of NYC, I want to address this whole rent/commuting argument. We are comparing this to Silicon Valley, where the freeway is packed with traffic both ways every morning and evening. That same commute in NYC means you could live in very affordable places in Brooklyn, Harlem, Queens, and NJ. Another founder I know, after exiting his company, moved to NYC from SV mainly because he couldn't stand being stuck in traffic all day. Commuting in via the subway or NJ Transit is no longer than the time a lot of people spend in traffic in SV. And the best part? You can read a book. I just finished another chapter in Founder's at Work on the subway back from a meeting. Awesome. And since when was SF and Palo Alto that cheap anyway? Plus in SV you need to own a car and car insurance. That is expensive. I couldn't afford that so I had to borrow a bike. That bike had to get me EVERYWHERE. Want to go to a meeting in SF? There goes half your day because you're at the mercy of the caltrain. Anyway, I could go on, but you get the point. I would argue that NYC will save you time and money when it comes to transportation and rent. OK /rant ps SV and Palo Alto will always have a place in my heart :).