I think you really want your analysis to be true, so you're fudging the numbers to "prove" to yourself that it makes no sense. - Taxes are not 50% - Daycare i

I think you really want your analysis to be true, so you're fudging the numbers to "prove" to yourself that it makes no sense. - Taxes are not 50% - Daycare is not $4k for one kid, though could be for 2 - You don't need a 3 bedroom unless you have 3+ kids - Health insurance is a few thousand per year, max (employer pays most) - Household expenses and food expenses aren't THAT much different from elsewhere. Do you spend $5k / month on those now?