Sisi Caro reports in the Observer:
House prices in San Francisco are 76% higher than five years ago. That cost translates into pressure on startup founders. For startups that rely on venture capital, rising payroll means a lower chance to survive. Software engineers in San Fran earn 20% more than in other parts of the country. “Startups need time to find a profitable business model before they burn VC money. It takes three years to infinity. When a startup compensates employees with an enormous salary, that shortens its time to find a profitable model.”