Recently moved to the Bay from Austin. Got a lot of flak for going in the opposite direction, but I've been super happy with my decision. People talk of the qua

Recently moved to the Bay from Austin. Got a lot of flak for going in the opposite direction, but I've been super happy with my decision. People talk of the quality of living difference, but if you don't have a family, that is complete bullshit. My compensation immediately doubled and even after paying higher taxes, paying higher rent and so on, I'm still saving substantially more, all the while when working with smarter people and learning a lot everyday. And if anything were to happen to my current job, there are SO MANY Opportunities that it wouldn't be hard to quickly find another job. Other benefits: your high comp lets you live close to work. Walking to work has been an amazing quality of life improvement in itself. Not worrying about traffic/train schedules relieves your brain of that added calculus (but it might just be that I worry too much). Perks are also better at SF based companies (catered lunch, better health plans, fresh coffee in the office etc.). SF food is comparable to Austin (although a lot more Michelin Starred restaurants, I'm not fancy enough to go to them regularly). And lastly the much touted Amazing weather. Its 100 in Austin right now but a cool 60 in SF.