When offices transfer, the employees would have to follow. While some would contend with the longer travel if the office is just within the border or next state, many would consider moving residences as well. You are fortunate if your employer will shoulder all expenses related to your house removals.

For instance, moving expenses, basic living expenses and other costs associated with the sale and purchase of your home may be paid or reimbursed by the company. If you are going to pay for everything, you would need to look for discounts and rebate. You may even consider finding work near your current home instead. Others would prefer to stay behind because it is where they would find affordable medical care and favorable retirement lifestyle.
 
The cost of living is generally a big consideration because you spend on it every day.  You would spend on food, entertainment and utilities. Taxes are also quite a regular part of the cost of living too so people generally check out prevailing tax rates too.

To ensure quality of living, it is also important to consider the weather conditions in a new place all year round. You should know the disaster risks there as well. This would also affect how much it would cost to dress properly and on repairs in case of disasters.