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Maybe the best data for that discussion is here: http://stackoverflow.com/research/developer-survey-2016#work-job-priorities http://stackoverflow.com/research/d

Maybe the best data for that discussion is here: http://stackoverflow.com/research/developer-survey-2016#work-job-priorities http://stackoverflow.com/research/developer-survey-2016#work... Jobs in the US pays the most, but not by a very large margin. Even less if measured in buying power. People in the US also prioritizes salary higher than people in western Europe, say.

em500 11y ago
Most of western Europe is around 60k, vs 110k for US. I'd call that a large margin.
- ceejayoz 11y ago
  For that margin, they tend to have a better work/life balance, no student loans, and healthcare that doesn't disappear if they lose their jobs.