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Basically you are better off being poor in Canada rather than in the US. Regarding healthcare, you guys are making it sound much more simplistic than it really is.
The US healthcare treatment practices are easily the best in the world. The US healthcare system's availability and affordability is nowhere near the best in the world.
If you can afford US healthcare, you have the best care in the world. If you cannot afford it, you have little to no care. Period.
I would not draw any correlations between our healthcare system and our (US citizens) life expectancy, either. Our life expectancy is largely shortened do to people's lifestyle habits (smoking, drinking, car culture, and most importantly, food choices)
However, survival rates for serious diseases are significantly higher here in the US as opposed to Canada - and the rest of the world, for that matter.
A bit off topic, but it's hard to sit back and watch everyone state their opinions as fact.
Yes taxes are high in Canada due to healthcare but not much higher if at all compared to NJ where the OP is considering moving. Since I don't live in Canada anymore I can't say for certain but didn't the Canadian government just lower GST? Everyone can say the US has the "best" healthcare in the world but it comes with a high price tag (don't forget prescription drugs). A family of five does need to figure this in if considering a move to Jersey. I would estimate approximately $700-1000 per month for a family in premiums, another 50-100 in copays for regular office visits, and then god forbid someone actually gets sick. On top of that NJ is one of the highest taxed states in the US. I think the quality of healthcare (from MY experiences) is about the same.
I think the quality of healthcare (from MY experiences) is about the same.
For an everyday visit to a MD or GP, yes, it is about the same. However, there is no debating that statistically your survival rates and managment of serious disease are significantly higher here in the US.
I'm not bashing the healthcare system at all in Canada, but I would rather be seriously ill here in the US. (assuming I wasn't poor )
The US does have some serious issues it needs to work on, though. I'm not sure Obama care is the answer.
Hi, I'm a Toronto REALTOR. We deal with many US relocations into the City from many different States. The feedback seems to be consistent, regardless of which State they're coming from : the streets are greener, the schools safer and the people friendlier. If you do end up moving and need to discuss the sale of any Toronto real estate though, drop me a line, we can chat: irenek@kw.com
I'm try to relocate there from the US so I hope its okay
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