Cost-of-living filter: DC (proper) vs. Oakland, CA (or East Bay--not SF). I am interviewing for positions in both Washington, DC and the Bay Area, and would need to relocate to either place. I would like specific and first-hand accounts/information about how far my salary would go in either place. Moreover, my goal is not simply to determine which is cheaper (that would appear to be Oakland), but to ascertain HOW MUCH cheaper, and to better inform any potential salary negotiation or decision making. [more inside]
posted by Ignatius J. Reilly on Sep 3, 2009 - 21 answers

What's a decent salary for a single person in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by wholebroad on Jun 13, 2009 - 10 answers

What are you paying for rent in Asheville NC? [more inside]
posted by mrflibble on Jun 11, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the cheapest place in the world to live that is relatively safe? [more inside]
posted by skwt on Apr 23, 2009 - 27 answers

What are some things (items, services, etc) that are cheaper in major cities than in suburban areas? [more inside]
posted by JaredSeth on Jan 15, 2009 - 25 answers

How can I determine the best places to live if I want to save as much money as possible? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Oct 20, 2008 - 10 answers

I just received a job offer that would necessitate moving to DC. Is the offer sufficient? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 7, 2008 - 22 answers

My salary increase is less than inflation. I'm making less than the previous year for two years in a row now. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 29, 2008 - 22 answers

How much has it cost you to stay alive in London? [more inside]
posted by Polychrome on Apr 3, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm trying to make a big decision about a big change in my life. If all goes well, I could be going from working at a giant corporation and living in the midwest to joining a small internet start-up in NYC. What questions should I be asking the start-up? And I know cost of living in NYC is high. I'm looking at tripling my rent--at least! How much do I need to earn to be comfortable, with money in my pocket and in savings?
posted by HeartAuntBee on Mar 16, 2008 - 20 answers

Living on a modest income in Seattle vs. in Portland, OR -- your thoughts, opinions, experiences? [more inside]
posted by Kat Allison on Jan 29, 2008 - 10 answers

IsManhattanReallyThatExpensive? Filter: My girlfriend is going on exchange to Fordham Law School next fall. She is thinking of living in residence because of the convenience, but is somewhat stunned by the $6000 they want to charge her for 4 months (food not included). Is this reasonable? If it's not, where should she live? [more inside]
posted by Dasein on Mar 14, 2007 - 41 answers

It's possible I'll be receiving a job offer in Burbank, CA. Help me figure out what a good offer would be that would take into account the much higher cost of living than where I live now. [more inside]
posted by drgonzo2k2 on Jan 9, 2007 - 15 answers

Economists/Statisticians: For which years was: ([Median New Home Price] + [Median New Car Price]) / (Average Starting Salary for a College Graduate) The best and worst setup for the person mentioned? [more inside]
posted by cadastral on Jan 4, 2007 - 18 answers

Is there an information source that gives average costs for utilities, rent, and other necessary expenses, broken down into categories, in specific cities or areas? [more inside]
posted by holyrood on Sep 6, 2006 - 9 answers

Can I survive (or perhaps thrive?) on €950/month in Portugal? [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Aug 20, 2006 - 5 answers

Why is it more expensive to live in a city? Is it simply supply and demand? Bonus points for relevant references and data.
posted by koenie on Apr 26, 2006 - 19 answers

What do utilities cost in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by Hildago on Jun 6, 2004 - 7 answers