I make 50% more here than in Utah.  Before stock, I am saving less than I did in Utah.  I had a $1100&#x2F;mo mortgage in Utah (4 bed, 2 bath).  I&#x27;m paying $3800&#x2F;mo in rent here (3 bed, 1.5 ba).  Utilities are about 2x.  Food about 30% more. I pay roughly 10% salary more in a taxes.<p>It&#x27;s expensive to live here.  That doesn&#x27;t mean I don&#x27;t like it though :)