From what I can tell the startup ecosystem is even weaker there than in areas like the Midwest in the U.S., which even after expenses related to transportation

From what I can tell the startup ecosystem is even weaker there than in areas like the Midwest in the U.S., which even after expenses related to transportation and healthcare makes a lot more economic sense in my opinion. Cost of living is very low but the salaries are much higher. Regardless of infrastructure, France and Europe in general needs higher salaries to be competitive. Sure some of the quality of living things are nice but ultimately I'm going to choose a job primarily for work I enjoy and how much money I'll have left over expenses.