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Have you been to Toronto? I think you underestimate the degree to which America, and particularly NYC and SF, are glamorous to Canadians who've spent their careers doing largely the same work for about half as much money.

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Contrary to your perspective, I've grown up in Toronto, lived in the Bay Area, and have come back to Toronto because I genuinely feel it's a more balanced city to live in.

Sure, but that's not the point. The average Torontonian has never been to SF and doesn't have first-hand knowledge for comparison. A lot of young, naive people see it as the figurative land of milk and honey where everybody is driving a Tesla, making $200k and there are no winters.

Really? Having grown up in TO and lived in both, I would not live in SF for less than $500k/yr and even then only to retire early and GTFO. SF is a decaying, dangerous, smelly, hobo-infested dump with terrible weather.

Yeah I'm not moving to a country that is that misaligned with my foreign policy views, let alone the corruption and general social division.

... really? Torontonian here. No care to leave, ever.

How's the cost of living compare to NYC or SF?

Housing is getting expensive, but most Cost of Living indexes put NYC/SF 30%+ higher than Toronto proper, and areas around Toronto are still somewhat affordable.

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