I'm much happier living in Belgium than in the U.S. - here's how much it costs

Jessica van Dop DeJesus, 45, relocated with her family from Washington, D.C. to Brussels, Belgium in 2021. Last year, Jessica and her husband purchased an apartment for about $587,000, where they live with their young daughter. Jessica says that despite paying higher taxes in Europe, she has gained financial security — and a sense of ease.