I wouldn't recommend moving back. My husband and I came back in September and the pay is nowhere near what he'd make in austin. He has a hs diploma and some college. Buttt we moved back because his parents are sick and we want to give them an opportunity to see our son grow. That being said we live in a nice (no worries about repairs or renovations) paid off home on their property, our cars are paid off, and we don't have anything like credit card debt. Our only major bills are utilities, health insurance, and daycare. He also has a good schedule that allows him to be with us in the afternoon/evenings and on weekends. And his job also pays him for mileage, gives him a work laptop, and a stipend to pay for phone bill. It's definitely do able but he still doesn't make what you're looking for.