Seattle is a lesser example. I say lesser because, relative to the other "second tier" cities, it's still pretty expensive. Regardless, my take home pay stayed

Seattle is a lesser example. I say lesser because, relative to the other "second tier" cities, it's still pretty expensive. Regardless, my take home pay stayed the same, and my rent went way down for a house instead of an apartment. My only regret is that I stayed in SF as long as I did.