Still though; if he is working for an American Co. full time for longer than a year or so say; they should be offering such things as medical, dental, and life insurance since in this country affording the cost of medical and dental care even on that salary; can be a hassle. Most hospitals will cringe at you if you say you are not insured...though don't worry; it is also possible to get your own insurance through companies such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield or United Healthcare...*I prefer the former over the latter myself; better customer service*...Also whichever city you do chose; to help you also find the various things you need for comfortable living; i.e. medical doctors, dentists, real estate, grocery stores, (American and ethnic); you should try and contact each city's Chamber of Commerce. Often they have welcome packages that will give you all that information that they can either mail to you or tell you a link to get the information online...Oh also be advised that if you both chose Los Angeles but decide to live outside the city to find more affordable housing; or even in the city but in the outskirts; commuting traffic can be horrendous...For example; we used to live in Yorba Linda, CA. *my parents and I* and my dad worked in Anaheim...back in 1988...then it could take anywhere from 40 minutes to two to three hours just to get from Orange or Santa Ana to Yorba Linda during the evening commuter traffic...and that was in the FAST LANE on highways 55 and 91...