I want to preface this thread by acknowledging that each individual's experience varies and that stats don't always tell the full story.

Nevertheless, there is some serious disparage here between wages and cost of living between the U.S. and Canada.

Indices DifferenceInfo
Consumer Prices in United States are 3.62% higher than in Canada (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 10.68% higher than in Canada
Rent Prices in United States are 27.32% higher than in Canada
Restaurant Prices in United States are 9.50% higher than in Canada
Groceries Prices in United States are 3.59% higher than in Canada
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 23.68% higher than in Canada
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_countries_result.jsp?country1=Canada&country2=United+States

Then there is the minimum wage index, since it is now such a hotly debated topic in the U.S.



THEN THERE IS THIS:

USA vs. Canada: Cost of Living (for 2020, all prices in US$)
 United States
(New York City)		Canada
(Toronto)
Rent (monthly) for a 1-bedroom apartment$3,298.31$1653.36
Monthly utilities (electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage)$148.04$122.68
Bread (1 lb)$3.55$2.05
Chicken (1 lb)$6.35$4.89
Cappuccino$4.79$3.54
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant$20.50$15.76
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)$2.75$2.56
Taxi (1 mile)$3.00$2.54
Pair of Levi’s Jeans$59.48$60.52
Pair of Nike Running Shoes$89.88$85.82

Healthcare

The United States has the highest healthcare costs in the world. Per capita, individuals can expect to pay approximately $10,739 annually. This compares to an annual average of $7,068 for Canadians.

Education

University can be another large expense in a person's life and puts many students deep in debt. The United States tops the list for countries with the most expensive university costs, with Canada coming in fourth.

https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1012/u.s.-or-canada-which-country-is-best-to-call-home.aspx



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