>>>I need some answers today, if possible. I'm considering an offer to work in New York, and I want to know whether the offered salary is anywhere near enough or not.
>>>
>>>So, how much do programmers (in general, but Foxers specially) make in the Big Apple?
>>
>>Hi Dragan,
>> Here's a salary comparison calculator that may be helpful:
>>http://www.monstermoving.monster.com/Find_A_Place/Calculators/SalaryCalc/
>>
>
>I did a comparison:
> Phoenix, Arizona $50
> New York, New York $295 !!
>
>"The cost of living in New York, New York is 490.0% higher than that of Phoenix, Arizona. A salary of $50 in Phoenix, Arizona has the same buying power that a salary of $295 has in New York, New York."
>
>Wow...

My conclusion:

Work whould be done in New-York because of the money but living in Phoenix. The drive home at night could be a little long. But we can't have it all ;-D