I mean I know that LA's cost of living is high, but high enough to cancel out that type of paycut?
List of things that are cheaper in Michigan than LA:
*Rent (by $95/month)
*Gas (vehicle)
*Cable, phone and internet access (by $20/month)
List of things that are more expensive in Michigan than LA:
*Car insurance (by $500/yr)
*Day care (by $20/wk)
*Groceries (by $100/mo)
*All utilities (double if not more)
Loss of pay per month (pre-tax):
*$833.00
Rent (by $95/month)
Please tell me you're at least getting more space for that!
Oh, good. 'Cause $95 ain't much!
Ugh. So much for the myth of how much more expensive it is to live in LA.
Ugh. So much for the myth of how much more expensive it is to live in LA.
Well, she couldn't live in a house that size in LA.
Crap. It's started snowng. The flakes are HUGE. DH needs to get here to help with the kids.
Well, she couldn't live in a house that size in LA.
Yeah, but for an extra $800/mo in income she could afford to pay more in rent.
And that's just me. Joe has taken anywhere from a $10,400 to a $12,640 a year paycut depending on where he happens to be working.