> Wait what?! What kind of apartments are we talking about here?
All of them, that was the range from the cheapest to the priciest. Idk why that seems unbelievable, I literally just looked at apartments in AMS now and the range appears the same.
> What does the medical insurance cover?
It’s full medical coverage via a PPO plan. $40 copay, $250 deductible, $1500 max out-of-pocket per year.
> How much did your car & car insurance cost in LA and did you need one in Amsterdam (probably not)?
I already owned a car, and would have sold it if I moved. Insurance is paid semi-annually but isn’t a major expense. Additionally, I included public transit as a benefit for Amsterdam in my original post, so I’m not sure what your point is.
It really seems like you’re grasping at straws to justify the difference. The reasoning is obvious: the tech industry is massive, highly competitive and California is currently the global leader in that industry.
Wait what?! What kind of apartments are we talking about here?
> $38/mo where I opted to work in LA
What does the medical insurance cover?
How much did your car & car insurance cost in LA and did you need one in Amsterdam (probably not)?