Not long ago, my spouse was offered an academic position in southern CA. For us, housing was the veto even though the other aspects of the job including salary were better. The issue was that houses at the end of the international runway were a million bucks. To replicate what we have now would have required an hour commute and 5.5 million bucks. We also have kids so I think we are in a similar demographic.

So, I think you definitely want to take a look at housing and schooling, particularly if you are not sitting on a large amount of cash. I also recommend you read the book "The Wealthy Barber".

Food for thought...

700k in Santiago gets you:

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/6518-Plaza-Blvd-San-Diego...?

700k in Bavaria gets you:

https://www.engelvoelkers.com/en-de/property/stilvolles-mode...