It depends on one's situation. 'Gainfully Employed' people are generally better off in the US. The healthcare there is great - when you are covered. The risk

It depends on one's situation. 'Gainfully Employed' people are generally better off in the US. The healthcare there is great - when you are covered. The risk comes for those unfortunate/unforeseen situations, and of course, when one doesn't have coverage. Overall - it's one of those factors that goes into the equation - but for a young, single talented person, usually it's not a priority - or - it factors favourably. It's a good point because for the 'elite economy' - US healthcare is just fine. Good in fact. For the 'everyone economy' it's arguable that Canadian style (or something like that is better). The H/C equation kind of reinforces what I am saying: exceptionalism vs. the commons + stability.