Q: We are a family of 4 (two adults and two toddlers), we have two cars and we have a living standar of medium-high.
A: First you need a house - renting would be more than $1500/month Buying a house is expensive - don't expect anything under $400,000. If you can afford the housing, everything else costs about the same as everywhere else. Expect to have to drive a lot though - so gas costs may be high. Life may be difficult if your income is less than $70,000/yr.