LMM PE vs Regional IB

In a LCOL city what does the lifestyle and difference in comp progression look like in LMM PE (<500M) vs a regional IB? Does it make more sense to stick it out in banking? I know this thread has been answered before in the context of NYC/SF, but would like to get perspectives for a lcol city.

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