Comment by testing22321

> Immigrating to the U.S. with an advanced degree in an in-demand field: you likely will experience a higher standard of living.

And yet everyone here in SF has been mugged. Everyone has to deal with the poor air quality, crime, traffic, and a million other factors that impact daily life even when you are rich. Little paid time off, very short maternity leave.

I went back to Australia for the first time in 10 years, and even the guy stacking shelves at a liquor store had 8 weeks of paid leave, owned his own home, had a project car (a big V8), kids going to university, excellent healthcare even if he quits, etc etc.

Ordinary guy, better quality of life than many rich Americans.