Canada The U.S. has higher salaries.

Salaries in the U.S. are generally 10–30% higher than in Canada for similar roles due to a larger economy and stronger private sector competition.
Taxation: Canada has higher taxes, meaning take-home pay can be lower, even if salaries seem comparable.

• Example Salary Comparisons (Intermediate-Level Jobs)​

  Job Title	U.S. (USD)	Canada (CAD)
  Software Engineer	$85K – $110K	$75K – $95K
  Marketing Manager	$65K – $90K	$55K – $80K
  Accountant	$60K – $85K	$55K – $75K
  Mechanical Engineer	$70K – $95K	$60K – $85K

Plus, the higher taxation in Canada means take-home pay can be lower, even if salaries seem comparable, making the difference in take-home pay even greater.