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Yes, 100-120k was the sort of numbers I was looking at. Thought I might be wrong. I don't understand how people can live on that (and that's top 5% salary), while paying $1m+ for housing. I have similar thoughts about London too, but the multiplier between senior position (say £70k) and average house (£350k) is far lower.

A friend who emigrated in 2005 and bought a $400k house, great move (especially as he paid cash from equity in his 3 bed terrace in Kent). Still expensive to live there (especially if you want to see family on occasion), but it seems the opportune time to immigrate has sailed.




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