This really depends on what clientele you're marketing to (and what skill you have). If you're marketing to cheap contract employers who just want someone to h

This really depends on what clientele you're marketing to (and what skill you have). If you're marketing to cheap contract employers who just want someone to hack up a mobile app for them, then you're right. If you're marketing to someone based on your skills, which are rare and impressive, then you won't have any issues charging a high rate, regardless of your local cost of living. If you bother asking for it.