I think we should go a step further. Companies should audit all of the expenses of their employees, because it's not just people living in a low COL area: It's

I think we should go a step further. Companies should audit all of the expenses of their employees, because it's not just people living in a low COL area: It's people living in the same high COL area but still living way below their means. Why should a company have to pay an employee who chooses to live in a $2k apartment the same as one across town who pays $3k? And food, or cars... Pets... Kids.... If you choose not to have additional expenses, why should a company pay you so much more than it costs you to live? Want to save 10% of your salary each month? Too bad, company policy says 5% is the max. /S