We made the move from
SA to Vic over 10 years ago. We originally moved to Eltham because it reminded us of home. Then about 3 years ago we moved to A neighboring suburb and love it.

We didn't find price of living too dramatically different. Even when I compare thing now, I think it almost evens out in many areas. Rent is a little more expensive here but food seems more expensive in SA. Petrol is roughly the same.

Travel wise, depends on where you live but Vic has excellent public transport in terms of it covers a large part of the state. I don't catch public transport but I hear a lot of people complain about it!

If your DH is working in the city, parking is expensive but not sure how it compares to SA. There are some good cheap early bird rates around though. Travel time in peak hour via car stinks.