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Depends on whether or not you are fine with either a studio or roommates. Even then it's hard to get an affordable place that is near the jobs.


With a non junior tech salary you can have a half hour commute and get your own apartment. It's not bad unless you want to live 15 mins from your job.

I've done more than fine here with $80k and $100k, but maybe I have a cheaper lifestyle than most.




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