Hi all,

My wife and I are US citizens contemplating a move to France. We have a 2-year-old daughter. We're still investigating the feasibility of it, and have no illusions that it will be even remotely simple. Here's the deal: We would like to purchase a home, a process that I'm sure is rather difficult for Americans, but my greater concern is income. I'm a writer, so I wouldn't be seeking a job, but is $60,000 to $70,000 a year sufficient to live in France after conversion to Euros? I know cost of living varies widely in France, but we would be seeking something in the suburbs/countryside/small towns.

Cheers in advance,
Rexor

Edit: Sorry, that's 60k - 70k gross, not net.