Mandilulur, your observation is corect, when you compare the US expats. It seems Newbee is not original US citizen, but mst be Asian. Sorry, I am not trying to insinuate anything, but to say that Newbee must be tring to have a good earnings from his salary.

Regding, Green09 lifestyle to be maintained by the same level, I thnk he has to earn what MagicDragn advised !!!!
at least 120 K ..