Depending on where you are coming from the cost of living can be less. You can get a 3 bedroom, 3 bath in a nice neighborhood for between $200,000 and $300,00. Gas right now is about $1.40 gallon. Property taxes are much lower if you are coming from the Northeast. Groceries are about the same.
This site compares cost of living between two places
https://smartasset.com/mortgage/cost...tor#2HkXbey39G
Glassdoor doesn't list a salary for an admissions director for a nursing home, but does list a salary range for a nursing home administrator average at $35,000. 16% below the national average.