Snarky remark over my salary expectations?

I was on the phone with a recruiter who said this new position pays above what I need. Awesome! She sent me over to the hiring manager at the company and he asked what my salary expectations are. I still have him my absolute least on what I need and he said. “Whoah.. yeah.. I get it… living in the city is expensive.” …….. what? My rent is very low for being in the city because of my roommates, and the salary I asked for was below the middle of what they were willing to pay??? Also, it’s an entry level position that I’m heavily qualified for. If anything they should offer to pay me the maximum of what they’re willing to pay. TF?!