[djsumdog]

A developer that makes $160k in Seattle would top out at 55k euro in Berlin. But you can get a 1/bd flat for <600eu a month in Berlin, where as in Seattle, you'll be paying over $2k.

Not even taking into account that a Germany resident could get public health care, lower cost for transportation, and could live and work in most areas without ever needing a car.

There is considerably less income inequality. Because your specific profession makes less isn't necessarily a bad thing.