Welcome, D! I think you'll live very well here on the amount you've talked about. Do speak to your tax advisor, there are residency requirements you will need to meet in order to exclude part of your federal tax burden. You will still owe all state taxes, if applicable. Also ask if you will need to add the "fair market value" of your housing onto your taxable income. Really the "high" cost of living chiefly reflects the housing here. The rest is comparable to the US, higher in some areas, lower in others. But you will do better with the sales and selection in clothing in the US. Yes, it's best to cover knees, shoulders, bosom and butt with loose, airy apparel. Always remember, it's not just a job, it's an adventure!
Mandi
Welcome, D! I think you'll live very well here on the amount you've talked about. Do speak to your tax advisor, there are residency requirements you will need to meet in order to exclude part of your federal tax burden. You will still owe all state taxes, if applicable. Also ask if you will need to add the "fair market value" of your housing onto your taxable income. Really the "high" cost of living chiefly reflects the housing here. The rest is comparable to the US, higher in some areas, lower in others. But you will do better with the sales and selection in clothing in the US. Yes, it's best to cover knees, shoulders, bosom and butt with loose, airy apparel. Always remember, it's not just a job, it's an adventure!
Mandi