Comment by johnnyanmac

If you're hiring in SF or NY, then the problem explains itself. Even a single young new grad needs that much to so live.

you can't have rent at 3.5k a month and not expect 6 figures when requiring in-office work. old wisdom of "30% of salary goes to rent" suggest that that kind of housing should only be rented if you're making 140k. Anyone complaining about junior costs in these areas needs to join in bringing housing prices down.