Is the view of the bay worth half of the pay?

Here in Traverse City, MI there is a saying that a view of the bay is half the pay. In my profession that about holds true. I can go 100 miles from here and start out at least 5-6 dollars more an hour. According to current web listings I stand to make $14,000-18,000 more to start moving across country. Cost of living is pretty darn comparable.

My mother said what burns her the most is that living in Flordia no one owns the beachs. Try that here in Michigan. You are bound to be hung or at least cussed at for enjoying the 3288 miles of beautiful lake shores.