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Re:Ask HN: Am I making too much? by mathgladiator on Sunday October 03, 2010 @10:55PM (#1754427)
You should keep in mind the cost of living; everything is relative.
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Re:Ask HN: Am I making too much? by mathgladiator on Sunday October 03, 2010 @11:10PM (#1754458)
For instance, Kansas city versus silicon valley for $100K.

http://about.salary.com/costoflivingwizard/layoutscripts/col...

So, to live the same quality in silicon valley requires $170K rather than $100K in KC. However, supply and demand is vastly different for tech (see indeed.com).

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