Anyway, what do you think? Keep the same job where you are with higher pay, but higher living costs and hectic days or move to Wisconsin and get a slightly lower paying job, like 15-20% less, but be in a much cheaper environment? Assuming all else is not a problem.
Advice from someone whose made the switch;
-Swallow your pride. I'm making $15-20K less annually than I would be making in a different zip code. Not sure what your situation is but that was the most difficult part of my decision to make and accept.
-Get used to car travel. Places will be further out and drives between cities will be mind numbingly long.
-It's cold. The lake effect off Lake Michigan is real.
-Learn to love the outdoors. You'll need to hit up the Upper Peninsula and Door County in NE WI.
-Housing Market is hot here. Houses sell above market value on the same day in many cases.
-We have more Covid vaccine than people. We've got 'em if you still need 'em.
-Drink. For work, at work, out with friends, it doesn't matter. St Patrick's Day and Oktoberfest is lit in WI.
Whatever decision you make, best of luck. And if you're ever in my neck of the woods I'll treat you to a butter burger and chili with spaghetti noodles.