I indeed have seriously considered cost of living, that’s what I’m basing my information on….cityrating.com has also been a good source of curent information on the Nashville market.
I’m trying to do as much research as I can, although they said they take into account my experience, markets I’ve worked in, what I would think I’m worth…I spent 5 years in Houston, then worked in Denver, before being laid off, have now been in the biz for over 10 yrs. I know the cost of living is alot higher in VA than Nashville, so am taking all this into account. I currently live in the prairies of the northern plains, so pay here is lowsy, unless you’ve been at a place for 10 yrs+….