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> Taxes are killer in the Great White North. Fortunately this pays for an extensive social security network including health care (though sadly not dental!)

nerdponx 6y ago
I'd be interested in total take-home pay when comparing Canadian taxes to US taxes + employer-sponsored healthcare coverage.
- senecaso 6y ago
  Ya, I hear you there. That's actually why I built this, was to help calculate that, but there are so many variables in that calculation, I decided to start with I would just figure out what would be left of your paycheque each month and then users can compare against their US bank statements. Its rough, but hopefully its enough to give people considering making a move enough information to decide.
- jbay808 6y ago
  I think the difference in taxes are a very minor factor compared to the difference in pre-tax compensation in the US vs Canada.
  - senecaso 6y ago
    they sure are! From the digging around I have done, you can expect a 40% cut from a Bay area salary to Vancouver. The question then becomes, what sort of standard of living could I expect to maintain after taking such a large cut, and that's what I was trying to surface with this calculator.
  - glitchc 6y ago
    It's a triple whammy. Compensation is lower, taxes are higher, food is more expensive. Only healthcare is cheaper. It's mostly paid for, prescriptions included, if you work for a company with a decent health plan. Cars are also more expensive overall (ownership + insurance).
- 52-6F-62 6y ago
  I think that’s an unfair comparison. I wouldn’t recommend looking for an American lifestyle in Canada.
ebg13 6y ago
> though sadly not dental! or prescriptions
glitchc 6y ago
It is a nice place to raise a family. The motto of Canada is “Peace, order and good government,” which is in stark contrast to America’s “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

nerdponx 6y ago

I'd be interested in total take-home pay when comparing Canadian taxes to US taxes + employer-sponsored healthcare coverage.

senecaso 6y ago
Ya, I hear you there. That's actually why I built this, was to help calculate that, but there are so many variables in that calculation, I decided to start with I would just figure out what would be left of your paycheque each month and then users can compare against their US bank statements. Its rough, but hopefully its enough to give people considering making a move enough information to decide.
jbay808 6y ago
I think the difference in taxes are a very minor factor compared to the difference in pre-tax compensation in the US vs Canada.
- senecaso 6y ago
  they sure are! From the digging around I have done, you can expect a 40% cut from a Bay area salary to Vancouver. The question then becomes, what sort of standard of living could I expect to maintain after taking such a large cut, and that's what I was trying to surface with this calculator.
- glitchc 6y ago
  It's a triple whammy. Compensation is lower, taxes are higher, food is more expensive. Only healthcare is cheaper. It's mostly paid for, prescriptions included, if you work for a company with a decent health plan. Cars are also more expensive overall (ownership + insurance).
52-6F-62 6y ago
I think that’s an unfair comparison. I wouldn’t recommend looking for an American lifestyle in Canada.

ebg13 6y ago

> though sadly not dental! or prescriptions

glitchc 6y ago

It is a nice place to raise a family. The motto of Canada is “Peace, order and good government,” which is in stark contrast to America’s “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”