Because it&#x27;s one of the most obvious questions to ask about Silicon Valley? You have to pay a hefty premium for programmers that may leave at any time for a better offer.<p>The rest of the US is a cheaper, Western Europe is cheaper still, and by the time you look at Eastern Europe you&#x27;ll see that not only can you find programmers that stay on longer, you can actually find experienced ones.<p>There are literally thousands of blog posts on why or why not Silicon Valley, and the cost of living and hiring are brought up every time.