I have a question for all you Ex-Pats working in China. I hearded China taxes about 40% of your income if you make more than a certain amount. What is that amount?.

Also how does the living expenses in China compare to that of a major city like Detroit or Atlanta in the US?. For example, if you make $50,000 in China living in a city like Tianjin, does that translate to more savings than living in the US because things are cheaper. I have been to places like Shanghai & found that its not all that cheap. I rented an apartment for RMB6500 and yes it was a nice apartment.

Living with prudence, can you save a lot of money in China?. I don't plan to own a vehicle while in China by the way.