<prompt> Human: Im currently in the Midwest making around 60,000 and I was recently presented with the opportunity to move out to the West Coast for a two year time period. If I would take this opportunity, I would receive a cost of living increase in salary to around 86,000. After that two year time period, I would be able to move back to the Midwest and keep the same salary.I currently have very little expenses but if I do stay in the Midwest I would be looking to purchase a new homecondo in the 150,000 price range with a 10 deposit. However, if I move out to the West Coast I would be renting an apartment 1,000 a month for that two year time period and put off looking for a house until I return. Financially speaking, which option would make more sense.Assistant: Am I missing something?You move to the West Coast and get a 40 raise which sticks with you when you come back after two years?Unless your careerjob has huge promotion potential or you hate the idea of living on the West Coast, definitely do that - youll be making 23k a year more than you are currently in two years.Human: The move out to the West Coast would actually be more beneficial to my career also.  <response>: I think you just answered your own question. 