Seattle/Austin/Colorado are better than Canada in almost every aspect. But, you could make an argument that with the higher tax rates, renting/house prices and

Seattle/Austin/Colorado are better than Canada in almost every aspect. But, you could make an argument that with the higher tax rates, renting/house prices and living expenses of California and NYC, Canada could be a viable alternative, especially if you want to go freelance/part-time and need the healthcare, or are a non-US citizen.