1/ Consider other options. Could you find a different job in the other city with better pay? 2/ I like the suggestions made by others about trying it out. Mayb

1/ Consider other options. Could you find a different job in the other city with better pay? 2/ I like the suggestions made by others about trying it out. Maybe take the lower compensation, move, see how you feel. Especially good option if you can come back. So basically it is a reversible decision. 3/ Could it be something else besides the city and its vibe? If you had the exact same job in the new city would your happiness level settle back to where it is in your current city? If I was in your situation I would take some action to break out of the analysis loop. Either move with 50% pay or find a job in the other city or use my vacation to live in the other city for a bit to assess my true feelings.