Is USA a good country to live? (Which is better to live in Canada or USA?)?

Question

I live in Canada and I am thinking of moving to USA, is it a good place to live, because I heard that Americans don't have health cards like Canadians do, and when Americans want to visit the doctor they have to pay cash($250 - $450). That's what I heard people saying. I am not so sure if it's true or not.
Does anyone know???
Thank You!!!!!

Answer 1

Both countries have their up and down sides. Medical treatment in Canada is far easier to obtain whether you are rich or poor. No one is denied treatment just because they cannot afford it. Our social programs are better for those less fortunate. Freedom of speech is strongly endorsed and supported here, and we feel quite free to voice our opinions to our government. Hate propaganda is not tolerated and carrying weapons will land you to jail. The scenery is beautiful and if the cold weather bothers you there's always the west coast which rarely sees snow and the summer months in Canada are very hot. Although the crimes stats and drug problem has escalated in recent years it's still one of the safest countries to live in. Our peace keeping efforts are well known and respected around the world . In the past month our government has allocated a large amount of money towards tightening up our security to combat terrorism and our immigration laws are to be tightened up immensly.

Answer 2

Canada

Answer 3

I lived most of my life in the USA but am currently living in Canada and I think asking which country is better to live in is really an impractical question. It all depends upon what kind of lifestyle you want and which area in the USA you want to move too. Each country, in general, has its unique advantages and disadvantages, many which are based on a person's preferences.

As far as health care goes, each country has its good and bad points about it. Canada by far has a superior preventative health care system then the USA along with a plethora of social programs; all at little or no cost due to universal health care system. In the USA you can expect to pay at least $50-100 for an office visit to a family doctor for basic things. Blood work, X-Rays and such are also going to cost you money. Insurance for heath care in the USA can be very expensive, depending how you go about getting it (i.e. through group insurance at work or private companies).

However, despite the cost, I would rather get emergency medicine in the USA over Canada any day. Even if I have to spend the rest of my life paying off a medical bill, there is no doubt that the medical care itself is better in the USA. Same goes for acute care. No waiting lists or waiting for government funding to approve a needed operation.

The best thing you can do is find the things that are most important to you, (like school, health care, crime, etc...) and compare it between where you live in Canada and where you plan on moving too. There is just too much differences in one area to another to really make an accurate general assumption about a whole country.

Answer 4

I’ve heard some crazy stories about American healthcare – first of all, you need private insurance (offered by many employers, but not all). Without it, yes - you pay hundreds of dollars to see a doctor (even if you just have a cold), and thousands for surgery and/or hospital stays. Even every test has a price tag - X-rays, blood tests, etc.

Each insurance plan is different, some are great, some are not-so-great. Depending on what type of insurance you have, you may be covered for certain procedures, and not for others. You may only be covered for a PORTION of some things, and still have to pay thousands of dollars if you ever become seriously ill or are in a bad accident. I’ve even heard of people being limited to only certain doctors/specialists who are on their insurance’s network.

In Canada, you may have to wait a couple of months to see a specialist, but you can rest assured there won’t be a $10,000 bill waiting for you when you get there. I’ve heard that many specialists in the US are starting to get months-long waiting lists now too.

There are also fewer social programs in the US. For example, in Canada, a woman who has been working full or part time is automatically entitled to 1 year of maternity leave. The US grants NONE, unless you have a very good employer who incorporates maternity leave into their benefits package, even then you’ll be lucky if you get 6 weeks. Wages for general, non-professional jobs are also lower in the US, and there is far more poverty and not as many social programs to deal with it.

Answer 5

Hey look here, both countries have there good & bad points.
I'm American now living in Canada. On one hand you have high taxes and virtually free health care, the other, low taxes & health insurance you pay for. US has drive thru banking, Canada doesn't. US mail works on saturdays, Canada doesn't. The list goes on and on about minor stuff. Canadians love their coffee, Americans don't as much. Canadian employment laws are a little different than America's. Canada is much cleaner than most of the US. So really you have to decide for yourself what is more important to you. Both are great countries,Red White & Blue thru & thru

Answer 6

I have lived in the "USA" all my life. I love it. But no there is no universal health care. if you are lucky where ever you work will offer you some health benefits which means they cover for you to go to the doctor and emergency rooms and all you pay is like a 10 dollar copay and for some procedures you may have to pay a deductable. but i don't think you should let that be the only reason why you want to not live here. we have a lot to offer.

Answer 7

No one has ever had to claim bankruptcy or lose their house because of medical bills in Canada - thanks to universal health care. Taxes are very high in Canada though as a result of the universal health care and social programs. USA has advantages too, though. Lower taxes and greater employment opportunities.

Answer 8

Canadiens pay for their healthcare every day, whether they need it or not, through much higher government taxes across the board. The Government then turns around and tells them it's free.
Americans don't tax you as much, but then they charge you more for healthcare when you do need it. The government will admit that it can get expensive, but their defense is that it's worth it.
Take your pick.

Answer 9

In the US you usually get health insurance through your job. For example.... my husband pays $300/month for our family to have insurance and we pay $25 when we go to the doctor and $50 when we go to the dentist. If we need to go into the hospital or get tests done we pay 20% until we meet our family deductible and then it is 100% covered. We pay $15 for generic perscriptions and $25 for name brand medicine.

Answer 10

Stay in Canada but live close to the Ocean - either the Atlantic or the Pacific. I had a great time eating Lobster and Scallops in Nova Scotia.