[thomasahle]

Maybe the best data for that discussion is here: http://stackoverflow.com/research/developer-survey-2016#work...

Jobs in the US pays the most, but not by a very large margin. Even less if measured in buying power. People in the US also prioritizes salary higher than people in western Europe, say.

[em500]

Most of western Europe is around 60k, vs 110k for US. I'd call that a large margin.

[ceejayoz]

For that margin, they tend to have a better work/life balance, no student loans, and healthcare that doesn't disappear if they lose their jobs.