It's always a good idea to look at an opposite situation: should employers increase your salary if you move to a more expensive city? You ought to feel exactly

It's always a good idea to look at an opposite situation: should employers increase your salary if you move to a more expensive city? You ought to feel exactly the same with both: IMO, if you don't, you are not being fair or honest with yourself :) In general, a trend to equate salaries globally is already underway (due to remote work availability), but even in remote-friendly roles like IT, it will take decades.