One of the great things about being abroad, in Southeast Asia, or in countries with developing economies is this; your ability to leverage your money a lot further.

For example, currently being here in Phnom Penh Cambodia, the ability to do a great 90 minute long massage for only $30 USD (insanely great). Or eat all you can eat Japanese grill barbecue, for only $13, beef included.

From a purely pragmatic perspective, if you have the option, it actually makes no sense to live in America, or to live stateside. Why? If you desire to move the world, you should live somewhere in which you can leverage your money more, live more freely.