Opinions needed

[superV]

One thing im considering too is I dont get any O.T. at my current job due to it being salary but this job would be by the hr. I currently work 9hr a day and drive 2. I would only have a 20 min. drive at this job and if I got the 45hr a week it would be alot closer!

[spectratoad]

I live in Reno and my father lives in Henderson. The cost of living in Henderson/Vegas is average and there is no state tax. The car allowance and mileage as far as the IRS is concerned is income don't forget. Your property taxes could be less or more, not sure what they are like where you are. Boat time is more probably. I would see if they could at least meet you in the middle of your current income level and go from there.
I would say though that your only sticking point though is where your heart wants to live and what the future benefits may be. Good luck in the decision.

[superV]

Originally posted by spectratoad
I live in Reno and my father lives in Henderson. The cost of living in Henderson/Vegas is average and there is no state tax. The car allowance and mileage as far as the IRS is concerned is income don't forget. Your property taxes could be less or more, not sure what they are like where you are. Boat time is more probably. I would see if they could at least meet you in the middle of your current income level and go from there.
I would say though that your only sticking point though is where your heart wants to live and what the future benefits may be. Good luck in the decision.
Being a Desert Rat I think we all know where my heart is at

[superV]

:frown:

[HighRoller]

Henderson is getting pretty pricy, as you get a crackerbox house for 150K that is sandwiched in between a thousand other just like it. You should check into property values in Boulder City. It's less crowded and supposed to be nice. The problem with wages in Vegas is that it's the fastest growing city in the country. Has been for 10 years and will be for 10 more years. If you don't take the job there will be 10 other guys asking them next week so it's definitely an employer's market. See if they will meet you halfway on the wage and if they do you'll come out ahead by the time you factor in low cost of living and no income tax.

[OutCole'd]

As far as the job market, if I put an add for a driver position paying $9.00 an hour, I will get 20-30 applicants. Most loosers, but at leat 5 people worth hiring.

[superdave013]

It's all in what you want. Do you want the money or do you want the lifestyle.
I moved to So Ca. for the lifestyle, not the money. Best move I ever made. (not sayin it's for everyone)

[totenhosen]

http://houseandhome.msn.com/pickapla...arecities.aspx
From this website it says you need to make $72k in Las Vegas/Henderson to have a similar lifestyle with $60k in St Louis.

[superV]

Originally posted by totenhosen
http://houseandhome.msn.com/pickapla...arecities.aspx
From this website it says you need to make $72k in Las Vegas/Henderson to have a similar lifestyle with $60k in St Louis.
BUt if you use vegas it say you need to make 60K in vegas to have a lifestyle of 72K in St.Louis So it sounds like its just a matter of housing.