Possibly moving from Scotland to San Jose, CA, loads of questions

[mdavza]

My Dh recently got a job offer to move to Sunnyvale/San Jose. So I have a few questions for those of you who moved from here or are already there:

1. The company asked us what he would want in terms of a salary. For his type of job and experience, we're thinking at least £100k. Is this a type of salary that we'll be able to live on comfortably in that area? It seems very expensive! We have one DS, aged 2, and I won't be able to work due to visa restrictions.
2. How much is food really? We like eating well so I need an indication of how much it would be a month. We now spend between £300-$450 a month on food. (But don't drive a flash car or live in a smart area).
3. How good is the childcare, like nurseries? Any recommendations?

In a way we would be crazy to leave here, we're originally from another country and the thought of moving again, uuurrrrrgghhh. But on the other hand it seems like a good adventure and we could alwasy come back if we don't like it.

Any feedback would be great, thanks!

I think if you post your question in
Living in America.....2010
you will get a lot more answers.

Food, clothes, petrol are cheaper in the US then in the UK.

There are excellent childcare facilities but they are expensive.

Houses are expensive.

What I would made sure you ask for is good health insurance. Are you going to pay for it or is the company paying it? This can be $1200 a month for a family. make sure you don't have a high deductible also.

How many paid vacation days? Some company don't offer any. But most only offer 15 days a year.