Moving to BC

[DylanScores]

I apologize in advance, I was looking for a thread for this topic but no luck.

I was wondering if anyone has made this move? Pro's and Con's?
I was offered a position in BC (not in Vancouver!) for my line of work. The place where I was offered the job at will be closer to my wife's hometown and less hectic than Calgary but I will be getting a paycut (+/-) 20%. I have a young family to take care of. Any thoughts?Thanks.

[Street Pharmacist]

It's more expensive, I certainly noticed that. I'll be honest though, your base spending habits will reflect your income, it doesn't make that much difference in the end. It didn't to me anyways.

As for lifestyle, well that all depends on where you live in BC

[Finger Cookin]

What's the cost of living like in this new locale? If it's also around 20% less, it sounds like the pace of life and proximity to your wife's hometowns are pros worth moving for.

[peter12]

Where in BC?

[Russic]

Ya it really depends. Much like anywhere there's a mix of crazy expensive (Vancouver), Calgary expensive (Okanagan), and small town expensive (most other places). Whereabouts are you headed?

[DylanScores]

The potential move will be in the Kootenay's (Cranbrook). I guess Im just having hard time wrapping my head around the pay cut. The job will give me more opportunities to grow and learn more about my current profession but I also have to be realistic ensuring that I adequately provide for my family as well.

[Street Pharmacist]

Where do you live now?

[DylanScores]

Yyc

[Street Pharmacist]

Because if it's Calgary, the pay cut is moot. Way cheaper to live in Cranbrook I'd imagine

[4X4]

Cranbrook is a wicked town, especially if you like outdoors stuff.

[peter12]

Originally Posted by DylanScores

The potential move will be in the Kootenay's (Cranbrook). I guess Im just having hard time wrapping my head around the pay cut. The job will give me more opportunities to grow and learn more about my current profession but I also have to be realistic ensuring that I adequately provide for my family as well.

What are you waiting for?

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Cranbrook is a wicked town, especially if you like outdoors stuff.

Agreed.


I would move there in a heart beat.


Great climate.

[peter12]

You can buy a 3 bdr house in Cranbrook for $300,000.

[DylanScores]

Originally Posted by peter12

What are you waiting for?

Deciding to follow a personal goal or will I have enough to adequately provide for my family?

If I didnt have any kids, I would not be having this dilemna, lol!

[troutman]

The Welcome to BC Tax:

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ta...y-transfer-tax

[For example, if the fair market value of a property is $450,000, the tax paid is $7,000].

[peter12]

Originally Posted by DylanScores

Deciding to follow a personal goal or will I have enough to adequately provide for my family?

If I didnt have any kids, I would not be having this dilemna, lol!

Well, housing costs will be significantly lower. I think groceries are about comparable. You are on a major highway, so it's not like there are enormously-added infrastructure costs.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by troutman

The Welcome to BC Tax:

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ta...y-transfer-tax

[For example, if the fair market value of a property is $450,000, the tax paid is $7,000].

Unless it's new or you're a first time homeowner. I've avoided it twice!

[undercoverbrother]

Dylan have you spent any time on this site?


http://www.costofliving.welcomebc.ca/

'Housing in Kimberly would be even cheaper, but could be hard to get out of.

[DylanScores]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Unless it's new or you're a first time homeowner. I've avoided it twice!

First time homeowner in BC or in Canada?

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by DylanScores

First time homeowner in BC or in Canada?

Canada