tradeoff

/ˈtreɪdˌɔf/
noun
  1. A situation in which you accept something bad in order to get something good; a compromise or exchange.
    • There is often a tradeoff between price and quality when shopping.
    • Choosing a job with a high salary but long hours is a common tradeoff.
    • The tradeoff for living in a big city is having to deal with more traffic.