SF vs. NYC IB Nowadays

For context, I am a sophomore at a target (for west coast banks, semi-target for NYC) on the west coast, and I have often been told that NYC is the best place to be post-grad. The old argument that rent is more expensive in California definitely isn't valid anymore, and I would love to hear anyone's updated thoughts on the topic

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