If you plan to pay $2000 a month for rent then your salary must be over $60,000.00 to be comfortable as the electric for that size of house with AC alongside water rates and internet, phone line, cable or satelite and car expences will run your bills to around $3000 a month including rent. It's what level of comfort and life style you are looking for, but remember even in paradise if your working its just another place to live. If you plan to eat out and enjoy life then a salary of $80,000+ would be much better