Carol, I don't think your question makes sense. I feel it hugely matters how much less the salary will be. In my first few years here, I grossly underestimated my overall living and business expenses. Couple that with a much smaller salary than in Georgia, things got "interesting" for a while.
A lot of ex-pats (and locals, too!) are just barely making it here right now. I love what I do, I am blessed to be where I am--life is good, today......But, I'd be lyin' if I said it's been easy.
To Xandralaw, Carol's probably right--this may not be the perfect forum for your inquiry....please feel free to email me (howardbergdc@gmail.com) with any other questions I may be able to help you with....welcome to the 'hood!
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