Hi sorry for late reply-I lost my details and had to create another account! We love living here-just celebrated our first year anniversary and can honestly say it is the best thing we ever did-and the hardest! Hubby and I both have good jobs-earn enough to manage and have a few treats so similar to uk. In a good rental house with a great landlady which is good and living in an area with lots of children and close to the school-kids have settled really well although obviously that didn't happen overnight. Not sure what you want to know but I can try answer any questions you may have. We don't regret moving here-hardest thing is the distance from family but you adapt to that given time and get creative on how to keep in touch-good luck with it-Sarah