Munich and Zurich are both quite far from the coast. Of course, they're also expensive cities: Zurich is one of the most expensive in Europe, and Munich is the

Munich and Zurich are both quite far from the coast. Of course, they're also expensive cities: Zurich is one of the most expensive in Europe, and Munich is the most expensive city in Germany. Now, maybe this is because the Google executive team loves throwing away money on the most expensive cities for no reason. But I think a more likely explanation is that the same desirability that drives up prices also makes it more attractive for talent and employers.