[ZephyrBlu]

COL varies enormously in the US and yet even LCOL salaries are much higher than in the EU. I don't think COL is that useful when comparing salaries globally.

[hnlmorg]

I don’t think comparing salaries globally is that useful per se. But it’s even less useful if you don’t factor in exchange rates and cost of living.

[ciberado]

Also, my understanding is that in the US each person must dedicate an important amount of money to receive the health services that are provided in Europe by the administration in many countries.

[ZephyrBlu]

US companies provide health insurance for their employees.

[bryanrasmussen]

not all and quality varies but generally in the tech sector I suppose they provide good quality as part of the compensation package, which also brings up the fact that generally when discussing compensation one should discuss the total package not just money (although money is generally most important)