Cost of Living Crisis: 5 Affordable Alternatives to Major Tech Hubs

The golden age of moving to Silicon Valley might be over. With remote work becoming standard, tech workers are realizing they don't need to pay $4,000 for a studio apartment to advance their careers.

Instead of San Francisco, try Austin or Raleigh

While Austin has gotten more expensive, it still severely undercuts the Bay Area. Raleigh, North Carolina (The Research Triangle) is an even more budget-friendly alternative with a booming tech scene.

Instead of London, try Manchester or Tallinn

Tallinn, Estonia has the highest number of startups per capita in Europe and features a digital society that makes bureaucracy nonexistent. All with rent prices around $700.