^this. While there is an objective and subjective truth, in this case it's just about negotiation. If I were you, I would follow up on your thoughts with some

^this. While there is an objective and subjective truth, in this case it's just about negotiation. If I were you, I would follow up on your thoughts with something like: "I don't think it's appropriate for us to make remote or in-office location related to salary. You're hiring me to get things done. I incur higher costs by maintaining a higher office. What recompense do you offer for costs of running a remote office since your office costs are deferred?" Or maybe softer, but that should take the idea off the table for them.