Yeah, I think for many engineers at the top companies they'd still come out way ahead even if they spent $100k more in rent. But realistically, rent is not that

Yeah, I think for many engineers at the top companies they'd still come out way ahead even if they spent $100k more in rent. But realistically, rent is not that much higher. Maybe $20-40k more per year, depending on where you come from and how big your place (and family) is.