People move for many reasons. Work-related reasons may include advances their career, achieve higher earnings or work in a more vibrant industry scene. Employers helping support the costs of a move is an ideal scenario. But that support may prove to be less than ideal. Those without a thorough understanding of the difference in living costs between an origin and a destination could be in for some major surprises in their new city. Read this report for a better understanding of the hidden costs of moving.
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