> And of course, because US incomes are higher to start with, US retirement income is even higher in absolute terms. On the other hand, cost of living is undou

> And of course, because US incomes are higher to start with, US retirement income is even higher in absolute terms. On the other hand, cost of living is undoubtedly lower in France and Germany, especially healthcare. Yes, there's a government healthcare plan for seniors in the US, but IIRC it's not nearly as generous as the plans you see in western Europe.