To some extent, the pay scale is relative. SF is very, very expensive. You can earn far less in another city, yet enjoy a higher quality of life. edit: to answ

To some extent, the pay scale is relative. SF is very, very expensive. You can earn far less in another city, yet enjoy a higher quality of life. edit: to answer your question, I don't know. You might find this interesting though: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2763932 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2763932