Then the best option is to live frugally on a high salary in an expensive COL location. Really only housing scales linearly. If you can save on that, your bas

Then the best option is to live frugally on a high salary in an expensive COL location. Really only housing scales linearly. If you can save on that, your base salary can be doubl, which affects your 401k match %, your bonus %, any raises, etc. so even if your entire salary adjustment goes to rent in a couple years you would be saving way more.