Claire, I have lived here for about 7 years.My wife and I both have good jobs. She is 24 and I am 54.We have 2 boys with another baby coming in june. You need a good bit of $$$ to survive here. I must warn you that the Dominican culture gives men a lot of "freedoms" not tolerated in the US! I am originally from Illinois, but have lived all over the world. That is probably why I still live outside the US. It will be a true test of your love if your marriage can survive the trials of living in the DR! Again Good Luck! Criss