Which do you think will be a better country in the longterm for employment? Mainly interested in longterm discretionary income, after taxes, mandatory insurance (Of whatever kind), car insurance and rent and food.
Mandatory Insurance
Health Insurance under Obamacare - ? (22k - $120/month)
Canadian employment insurance - ? (300/month?)
Taxes
Pretty similar between the two countries, income taxes and sales taxes
Car insurance
Canada - $3000-$4000/year
USA - $1000/year for liability
Rent
Canada - ? (500 - smaller city? 1000 - crowded big city?)
USA - 500 smaller city, 700-800 crowded big cities
Food
Pretty similar
Fuel
Slightly more expensive in Canada
Heating
More expensive in Canada, don't know how much more ($1000 more per year?)
Median gross for generation Y
USA - $14,000/year (?)
Canada - $20,000-$30,000/year (?)
Mandatory Insurance
Health Insurance under Obamacare - ? (22k - $120/month)
Canadian employment insurance - ? (300/month?)
Taxes
Pretty similar between the two countries, income taxes and sales taxes
Car insurance
Canada - $3000-$4000/year
USA - $1000/year for liability
Rent
Canada - ? (500 - smaller city? 1000 - crowded big city?)
USA - 500 smaller city, 700-800 crowded big cities
Food
Pretty similar
Fuel
Slightly more expensive in Canada
Heating
More expensive in Canada, don't know how much more ($1000 more per year?)
Median gross for generation Y
USA - $14,000/year (?)
Canada - $20,000-$30,000/year (?)