[dietr1ch]

I think this is just because law and taxes are more forgiving in the US for companies to strive and gain advantage against companies in Europe.

Companies do well there, but only some people do. This difference is clear and large even when ignoring the homeless population. Higher-ups do extremely well, tech jobs are cushy, but people doing the more hands-on work tend to get the shorter end of the straw staff with low pay and long commutes.