<prompt> Human: I am a manager making 35k at my current job where its pretty much impossible to get a raise due to in-office politics, getting the runaround and other reasons too long to explain. Overall, a pretty toxic work environment. I recently found a job opening that would significantly increase my pay to 72k but I would have to uproot and move across the country. Im 32, single with no kids, living in a suburb of DC. This job is in Laguna Hills, CA. After some research, it seems like a pretty affluent area. I guess pretty close to Laguna Beach that was the basis of that MTVs show a few years back. My concerns are, is the increased salary mostly because of the increased cost of living California is known for? Or would I actually be getting a significant pay raise? Also, Im a little hesitant about moving out there completely on my own leaving all of my friends and family behind. I do have aunts, uncles and cousins in the Southern California area though. Just trying to figure out my pros and cons. Thank you in advance for any of your thoughts.Assistant: So they have offered you the job or youre just looking at applying for the position?Human: Looking to apply.  <response>: Apply away. Dont worry about it unless you get an offer. If theyre serious about you they may pay your expenses to travel for the interview. You may still have to burn a vacation day at your current job. 