Taxes are pretty comparable to NYC, but they include health insurance (assuming one has the right immigration status) regardless of employment. Salaries are def

Taxes are pretty comparable to NYC, but they include health insurance (assuming one has the right immigration status) regardless of employment. Salaries are definitely lower but also in line with cost of living. Agree about language, though one may want to learn French after arriving for maximum enjoyment. Hello from another techie in Montreal, recently arrived from NYC. :)