I’m currently looking at two jobs. One back in Monterey, CA. The other just outside Knoxville, TN. Here is a great example of the differences in living costs.
$2350 / 2br – 2BR/2BA Immaculate Restored “victorian” Home in Pacific Grove
2 Bed 2 Bath Home in Pacific Grove, CA
Immaculate 2BR/2BA restored “Victorian” home in Pacific Grove. Sun room and den. Some frunishings and washer and dryer. Beautifully remodeled and landscaped. Includes gardener. Located about 6 blocks from down town and a few more to the ocean.
–Versus–
$2100 / 5br – 5 BR. Executive home for lease in Oak Ridge
5 Bed 5 Bath Home in Oak Ridge, TN
Executive home for rent in Oak Ridge. Less than 3 years old. Home has 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Pristine condition. It has over 5200 sq. ft. of living space as well as a full size walk up attic for extra storage. The walkout basement has recently been finished and offers a workout/media room, plus a large rec room, full bath and workshop. The home has multiple fireplaces, 10 ft. ceilings on 1st.,3 car garage and upgrades galore. Serene setting. Available immediately for lease or lease/purchase.
Just a wee bit of difference.
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September 30, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Anonymous
While I agree that the property is different, I contend that the quality of living is different. Having spent significant time in both places, I would choose the Monterey home over the Knoxville home. Why, you ask?
1. The weather is better year round in Monterey.
2. Monterey provides more multi-cultural experiences.
3. A smaller house means less stuff and if you are as transient as your blog leads me to believe you do not want to collect more stuff for your next move.
4. I prefer Monterey’s education options over Knoxville’s.
5. You do not walk through Knoxville neighborhoods as it is not pedestrian friendly.
I like Knoxville to visit now and again. It is great to spend a night out after watching some great Tennessee football. However, it is a far cry from the culture, weather and coastal lifestyle of Monterey.
Good luck with the transition. Sorry to hear the Scottish thing did not work out. However, after spending the past couple years here in England, I can understand why you do not like the NHS and look forward to getting back to responsive healthcare.
October 1, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Rich
It’s not the health care that is causing us too much grief. It’s definitely got it’s issues. We have, luckily, figured out most of the problems with health care. It’s the bloody cost of living here.
When I can’t afford to take my kids to the movies on occassion, or out for dinner once in a while. It’s just not right. We pay our bills every month at the expense of being able to do much of anything at all.
At least once we’re back in the states I can make a decent living again and my wife can find work also. She couldn’t find anything here at all. So, we were down to a single income.
We’re going to miss living here. It’s been a great place to explore. I just wish we could have explored more of it. Maybe some time in the future we can.
November 25, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Kirk
Well look who the cat drug back in!!!
Hey man, I got your voicemail from the UK, but my phone didn’t display the caller ID so I was never able to call you back because SOMEBODY did not leave a call back number!
And duh, I only recently rediscovered the link to your website. Anyway, drop me a line! You’ve got my email address (also entered into the comments field.) Lot of changes here with me too. And holy crap man, we are gonna go diving again! 