> Median 3 person family income in NYC metro area is only 85,900 There are companies inside and outside NYC that will give a much better deal than that to the

> Median 3 person family income in NYC metro area is only 85,900 There are companies inside and outside NYC that will give a much better deal than that to the median-quality software developer. If the median developer takes that pay, barring some special circumstances, the best alternative to the negotiated agreement has much better cost-of-living-adjusted compensation. The employer could counter with statements about median pay in the area to demonstrate their perspective, but that doesn't make the alternative options less attractive.