I am from Raleigh, North Carolina. I am also in I.T. trying for a job here since I want to relocate to middle east. My honest opinion is $ 240K is a handsome salary. Even after tax, you are left with a lot. YOU will not have the fun in Qatar that you would have in U.S. If you get a salary of 50K per month plus other perks, then it would make a difference. Even then you would miss all the fun that you have in U.S. I think you should be happy with your job in U.S.

Qumar