iaatmguy:
America has become a volatile area no one knows where the next sick person would strike, also healthcare is at a cut-throat price. you can almost "cut" the racism in the air, in yankee, compared to Ca.

vickyehi:


Hmm...thanks a lot.
Hopefully I would be a PR before landing and I have no kids(na only me waka come ).
So I can parambulate small

Beautyaddy:


Are guns banned in Canada?

No, I believe...but the access to get one in Canada might have to pass extra scrutiny to get one.

iaatmguy:
not just restrictive, military grade rifles are prohibited in Canada. in MOST states of the us, it's their right.

CTPlayer:
As much as living in walkable cities is very nice....the cost of living is usually better in a surrounding suburb. 3 main reasons:
1) Cheaper housing, renting or buying.
2) Real Estate Taxes are much less than owning within the city limits.
3) Many suburban townships have no income taxes.

Some states have no income taxes also. Example if you make $100K in Cali, the State will keep $10,000 in taxes.
In Texas you keep that $10,000, no income tax.

The "B" cities metro areas cost less than the "A" cities....Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Charlotte, etc. much cheaper than NYC, Philly, DC area, Cali, etc. If you like Florida don't overlook Jacksonville, Orlanda, greater Tampa. Greater Dallas, Houston, San Antonio all good.

Years ago the best home purchasing option were in the city, now a lot of stuff has been bought and fixed up or as they say gentrified.
Today the "older" suburban ring (suburbs originally built in the 60's and 70's) usually how the cheapest buying option, just make sure there not too many hood rats with guns running around.

iaatmguy:
America has become a volatile area, also healthcare is at a cut-throat price. you can almost "cut" the racism in the air, in yankee, compared to Ca.

iaatmguy:
as a PR hope you know you can't work with your visa. you would need to get a working visa, and don't be oblivious about the duration of renewing your PR. Guess you are all out for the US, getting PR in the us might take time, would suggest you take your time and weigh your options.

Beautyaddy:


Not true.

Every State in the US pays Federal taxes but not necessary State or local Taxes.

CTPlayer:


Individual income taxes.

iaatmguy:
America has become a volatile area no one knows where the next sick person would strike, also healthcare is at a cut-throat price. you can almost "cut" the racism in the air, in yankee, compared to Ca.

iaatmguy:
America has become a volatile area, also healthcare is at a cut-throat price. you can almost "cut" the racism in the air, in yankee, compared to Ca.

Babyvet:


Yea, but Canada is still very racist, they’re just not overt with it. They have institutional racism which is embedded in their policies.

salford:

The issue I have with the US is the gun violence. If you have a good job that offers health insurance or you can pay for health insurance out of pocket, then the healthcare is awesome and better when compared to Canada's socialized system. A socialized system is fraught with backlog and long wait times to assess a specialist or even family physician. Some Canadians just travel out of the country to pay for faster healthcare elsewhere.
I believe the tax is higher in Canada. The extra amount that goes into tax in CA can afford the some of the best healthcare service in the state.
Advantage of Canada's socialized healthcare is that it caters for all irrespective of whether you are broke or not as long as the patient can endure the wait times.

Babyvet:


Yea, but Canada is still very racist, they’re just not overt with it. They have institutional racism which is embedded in their policies.

iaatmguy:
the amount paid per month for insurance can set a family back by $1200 $400 for individuals PER MONTH. I have being carrying out a mini research on the health insurance scheme in the U.s, and i can say to a certain extent, that it's designed to enrich the health insurance companies. for instance, they use terms like pre-existing condition, meaning you must not have ANY AILMENT OR SYMPTOMS OF ANY AILMENT AT ALL (which is entirely impossible) prior to starting ones health insurance.
also when you sought for medical attention, one would have to pay up to certain amount usually $4,000 - $5,000 from his/her pocket before the insurance com takes up the bill. if the bill amounts to a certain amount, the patient would be told categorically that they would have to withdraw from the medical facility and foot the bill themselves. after which the family would apply for medicaid, they would pick it up from there. at this point the family would almost be bankrupt and highly indebted.

$1200 is quite high. $400 is still okay, if and only if that person has a good income. Most, if not all insurance would ask for pre existing conditions...i do not think this is exclusive to the US health insurance companies. Every work health insurance policy forms I have filled requested for pre existing conditions

and it is worthy of note that this HI companies in Us are EXTREMELY fraudulent. drugs companies are ripping people off with exorbitant price. cost of insulin, antibiotics in the us is the most expensive worldwide
in 2012, my younger brother visited Colorado and needed to buy antibiotics for a reason i can't remember, septrin to be precise, he was told he would need a doctor's note to buy it that he can't get it over the counter. seeing that this would set him back a few bucks, he had to call my uncle in Texas, to see what he can do. My uncle had to contact a doctor friend to help in prescribing the drug for him. cost of the Septrin then was $70, i screamed when he told me about that saga, original Pfizer Septrin way i go buy for N500 for chemist store (store not shop o), back then

Anti-biotics are prescription drugs world wide..even some cough syrup. $70 is quite high for septrin though. I am not sure how much that would cost in Canada,
probably $40. i read in the news how some Americans were driving to Canada to buy insulin for cheap. I guess that is why they call them big Pharma in the states.

Canada' s health care might have it's downside due to long wait times, but it wouldn't leave a hole in ones pocket. normal Americans wish they had a system like Canada's. the American health care system is anti-egalitarian.


Overall socialized system is better since it is non- discriminatory. i.e. there is basic coverage for everyone irrespective of insurance/employment/status as long as the wait is not for a terminal illness, or one that requires urgent attention like the Canadian lady that took her dual national kid to Italy to get an operation completed since the procedure needed to be done within a particular timeframe. If people have money or coverage, they don't mind having holes in their pocket than enduring months or years of pain and suffering like the people that travel to the US from Canada for healthcare. In some provinces, or towns, the waitlist for a family doctor could run into 2 to 5 years. Without a family doc, one can't see a specialist. Some imaging alone can take months to a year except one is willing to pay cost out of pocket. If one has a good job in the state or has good insurance coverage, I do not see any problem with healthcare in the states at all.

Beautyaddy:


Yes, I know...and of which are Federal, State or Local Taxes.

utytill:
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Chiraq is a nickname given to Americas third largest city, Chicago. Chicago was given this nickname because there are more murders and violence that occur in Chicago than the war in Iraq. Walking the streets of Chicago is like walking in Iraq with all the murders, robbery , gang bangs, and acts of violence.

iaatmguy:
the amount paid per month for insurance can set a family back by $1200, $400 for individuals PER MONTH. I have being carrying out a mini research on the health insurance scheme in the U.s, and i can say to a certain extent, that it's designed to enrich the health insurance companies. for instance, they use terms like pre-existing condition, meaning you must not have ANY AILMENT OR SYMPTOMS OF ANY AILMENT AT ALL (which is entirely impossible) prior to starting ones health insurance.
also when you sought for medical attention, one would have to pay up to certain amount usually $4,000 - $5,000 from his/her pocket before the insurance com takes up the bill. if the bill amounts to a certain amount, the patient would be told categorically that they would have to withdraw from the medical facility and foot the bill themselves. after which the family would apply for medicaid, they would pick it up from there. at this point the family would almost be bankrupt and highly indebted.

and it is worthy of note that this HI companies in Us are EXTREMELY fraudulent.
drugs companies are ripping people off with exorbitant price. cost of insulin, antibiotics in the us is the most expensive worldwide
in 2012, my younger brother visited Colorado and needed to buy antibiotics for a reason i can't remember, septrin to be precise, he was told he would need a doctor's note to buy it that he can't get it over the counter. seeing that this would set him back a few bucks, he had to call my uncle in Texas, to see what he can do. My uncle had to contact a doctor friend to help in prescribing the drug for him. cost of the Septrin then was $70, i screamed when he told me about that saga, original Pfizer Septrin way i go buy for N500 for chemist store (store not shop o), back then

Canada' s health care might have it's downside due to long wait times, but it wouldn't leave a hole in ones pocket. normal Americans wish they had a system like Canada's. the American health care system is anti-egalitarian.

CTPlayer:


Right and my original point is that Texas the State, does not tax an individuals income, California the State does tax an individuals income.

iaatmguy:
as a PR hope you know you can't work with your visa. you would need to get a working visa, and don't be oblivious about the duration of renewing your PR. Guess you are all out for the US, getting PR in the us might take time, would suggest you take your time and weigh your options.