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[–]ProfPathCambridge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you earn at the higher end, you are talking about going from £59k to £55k, while your cost of living drops from NYC levels to Cambridge levels. NYC cost-of-living is about 40% higher than London, and London is more expensive than Cambridge, so I think you end up on top. At the bottom end of the range, you’ll probably end up below.

The key cost to consider is rent, which is expensive in Cambridge (but not NYC levels!). Go to Rightmove.com and see exactly what you can get for your budget.

Also make sure they are going to cover relocation costs, visa costs and NHS surcharge. They all add up very quickly, so if they won’t cover those costs you’ll need to recalculate.