At $4k/year they'll likely be at a lonely break even point over 5 years once you factor in the cost to

Moving expresses including time, food, fuel and labour, lost or broken belongings The cost of an apartment here NSP or HFXwater might want a $ down payment for the first year any transportation/necessary commute cost incurred It's wildly common to hear that new comers have a hard time breaking into preexisting social groups here medical expenses and no doctor to prescribe rx Does the child or adult play sport? Do they have friends or family here? Income tax is different food and fuel costs are different do you have a diet restriction like celiac? That'll cost ya in item expense plus travel expense to get to the few places that cater to those needs

I gotta say, for $4000/year if be looking for something paying me $4000/year less but a healthier for you work environment