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Well yes, Switzerland is pretty much the only place in Europe where income/wages are overall on par with those in the US (of course not in all sectors). Other countries are generally very poor in comparison.

> Taxes are usually higher, but not incredibly so

So again.. would you rather make 60k and pay 45% in taxes or make 100k and pay 35%?

> nowhere near what America spends

Sure, if you are above median higher will likely more than compensate the higher healthcare costs (unless you’re very unlucky of course).



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