Sure, I get that salaries are higher in the US. Overall quality of life though? I'd take europe, personally.
My salary is 50% lower than my SF-based colleagues but my quality of life is amazing. Large house, green open spaces, my taxes pay for high-quality healthcare and a _relatively_ equal society.
I'm far richer here, in many ways, than I would be if my bank account were a bit larger.
This is how I feel as an American too. If i didn't have such strong ties here (family, friends, etc.), I'd move to Europe in a heartbeat and take the lower salary for QoL improvements.
My salary is 50% lower than my SF-based colleagues but my quality of life is amazing. Large house, green open spaces, my taxes pay for high-quality healthcare and a _relatively_ equal society.
I'm far richer here, in many ways, than I would be if my bank account were a bit larger.