> GitLab’s documentation points out very clearly that the ratios they use to pay less outside of SF are not “cost of living” adjustments, but “cost of market”.

> GitLab’s documentation points out very clearly that the ratios they use to pay less outside of SF are not “cost of living” adjustments, but “cost of market”. What does this even mean? The market will bear paying some of us top wages anywhere. If you offer me less because I'm in a different location, I'll just take the offer from the other SF-based company that offers me more.