19-06-2014, 02:53 PM
I live in Wiltshire and I'm on a reasonable salary, but I looked recently at a couple of jobs around Stevenage and Bedford and I'd be looking at about £400pcm extra to live in a place similar to what I have now so it made no sense to move.
Yes the wages in London are higher, but house prices/rents are extortionate anywhere within the commuting area...example my sister's "cosy" two bed terraced house in Watford rents out for about £300 more than my 3 bed semi with a garden and garage in a village in Wiltshire.
Certainly pays to shop around as far as jobs and living conditions are concerned.
Yes the wages in London are higher, but house prices/rents are extortionate anywhere within the commuting area...example my sister's "cosy" two bed terraced house in Watford rents out for about £300 more than my 3 bed semi with a garden and garage in a village in Wiltshire.
Certainly pays to shop around as far as jobs and living conditions are concerned.