Yeah it's not great. Better off moving to Melbourne, AU if you want the laid-back life-style, more job opportunities. House prices aren't cheaper, but you get w

Yeah it's not great. Better off moving to Melbourne, AU if you want the laid-back life-style, more job opportunities. House prices aren't cheaper, but you get way more bang for buck especially renting, and the salary is much better (2-3x in some cases, but keep in mind the top tax bracket is much higher).