It could be worth it if you also have or find a spouse that can swing $160k, and then one or both of you move up. Plus you get SF weather and outdoor scene.
I think the outdoor scene is better in Vancouver. World class snowboarding / skiing a 2 hour drive away in Whistler, world class climbing a 1 hour drive away in Squamish, all kinds of water-based activities (except surfing) on your doorstep and great hiking all around. Friends who've moved to SF find SF better in some respects but overall I think Vancouver edges it out.
Vancouver is awesome too...But the money sucks.
pretty amazing surfing on the island at Tofino, but that's a bit more of a trek. Also diving as well
Spouses can’t work on their partners TN visa unless they qualify themselves.