re: Move from TX to Cali

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Almost double pay will equate to a reduction in income to your family when you factor in cost of living.

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From Southlake, almost certainly not.

If he's in Southlake, I'm guessing his household income is at least $200k. A $200k raise will increase his spending power, but not by a ton. I'd estimate his cost of living will probably increase by about 50% due to taxes, gas prices, and real estate as the main drivers.

Then I'd factor in the increased commute time if there is one. It could be a viable move, but I'd think long and hard about how much my life would change for not a life changing amount of money.