> After that, that other $40,000 cost of living difference seems a bit of a stretch. Admittedly doesn't apply to everyone, but childcare varies a lot with cost

> After that, that other $40,000 cost of living difference seems a bit of a stretch. Admittedly doesn't apply to everyone, but childcare varies a lot with cost of living, especially since if all the grandparents are priced out of the city and all your friends are in tiny apartments, it's more likely that you'll need to pay big money for babysitting and such.