would you move for a lower cost of living?

So last week I compared the amount that I’d be taxed if I lived in Wisconsin, with the amount that I actually am taxed living in the UK. Many people astutely pointed out that the cost of living is somewhat lower in Wisconsin. I have absolutely no doubt that they are right.
Where I live the [...]

compare and contrast: UK and US tax burdens

Ok, this probably falls under things that I think are interesting, but am not sure if anyone else does.
Over here at least the United States is considered to have the following features compared to the UK:

lower taxes
reduced public services
higher salaries
lower cost of living

Now, I suspect that some of this is quite variable, in particular some [...]

knowledge is power? what do you do if you’re underpaid

There’s a school of thought that everyone thinks that they are worth about 20% more than their current salary. I used to subscribe to this view point, but it’s been shaken somewhat by a recent job advert that I saw.
I currently earn a bit less than £30k. A very similar job to mine, but more full time technical, has [...]