> American salaries are 2 to 3 times higher. Cash in hand is 2 to 3 times higher, but compensation is not. You need to include benefits such as company car, ex

> American salaries are 2 to 3 times higher. Cash in hand is 2 to 3 times higher, but compensation is not. You need to include benefits such as company car, extra holidays (europe starts with 20 + unlimited sick days), 13th month (get paid twice on december), food stamps (around 8€ / working day), ... And stock options can be part of the package on both side of the ocean. You should value them similarly. > The cost of life is NOT twice higher. Rent is around twice higher in SF, and contributes for a significant portion of your total expense. Other expenses (leisure, culture, ...) is indeed more slightly more expensive in SF but not by a factor x2.