Regional vs. NY Bonuses

So I understand that base pay will be the same generally when comparing NY to regional offices, but how do bonuses usually pan out? I would assume that because NY offices are usually working on larger deals, bonuses would be larger in general (buckets notwithstanding), but because non-NY offices usually have a lower headcount, could bonuses ever come close to NY at a regional location?

I'm thinking of NY vs. Chicago vs. SF to be more specific, and thinking more in terms of EBs.

Thanks!

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Thanks. If one does not plan on traveling the traditional path through IB, PE, etc., just wants to get IB experience before switching industries, and doesn’t believe building a network in NYC will benefit them/doesn’t like the idea of living in NYC and paying for much higher cost of living etc., are there any other reasons to make the move?

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