Pretend the salary is the same in both places, and judge the decision just on the experience factor.  (I say this because for a variety of reasons, you could make that much money in the States as a reasonably curious, skilled person. You read Hacker News after all :D You know all about salary ranges, entrepreneurship, affiliate programs, Parrot Books, and Adsense. I'm not saying we all make 200K, we just all know about opportunities... :D ).<p>So... unless it's desperate, debt or any kind of financial incentive is probably a bad reason to pick any job under such unique conditions.  That said, if the experience is compelling, then listen to that part of your heart.<p>Good luck. Let us know what you choose.