How do earnings and cost of living compare with England and Australia?
Your earnings will be driven by the prevailing market rate and job location. In terms of lifestyle, the sensible approach is to consider the relative cost of living in the USA. Compared to England for example, a U.S. dollar has the spending power of a pound in most cases and worth approx. $1.40 Australian. Apartment or house rental costs vary across the US. A quality one bedroom apartment is around $900 per month and a house would be about $1,800 per month. These figures could vary up or down by 25% depending on your location. It costs little to run a car in the US. Expect to buy a reliable used car for $5,000 upwards. Gas prices vary a lot. As little as $1.70 per gallon in the southern states. Gas prices in California are currently around $2.10 per gallon.
