You have to understand though that renting even a tiny flat in the valley or NYC is equal to a full monthly salary in some other parts of the US and the world.

You have to understand though that renting even a tiny flat in the valley or NYC is equal to a full monthly salary in some other parts of the US and the world. Median rent of a 1bd apt in SV is … $3,300 per month. That’s $40K/y for just the rent alone.