Live in NYC for IB for 2 years or explore hometown IB opportunities?

Received an NYC SA BB offer for IB and I’ve just been thinking about the next steps after graduation. I’ve been weighing the pros and cons as to staying in NYC if I receive a return offer vs. recruiting for jobs in Houston.

Pros of NYC: - Networking - Endless opportunities for fun - Resume boost

Pros of Hou: - Hometown, friends & family - Saving tons of $: family lives 20 min. away from downtown so no rent or food expenses

Is saving a ton of money worth it so early in my career, or is living in NYC more beneficial due to networking oops? Feel free to lmk if I’m missing out on any other pros

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