This guy still thinks major American cities are cheap because of his browsing real estate websites and having zero clue what he is looking at.
Your food costs less you are taxed less housing is less wages are higher gas is cheaper
Okay I lied here is another chatgpt comparison
Here's a comparison of the cost of living in Los Angeles, USA vs Toronto, Canada as of mid-2025, based on typical expenses like housing, groceries, transport, and healthcare:
Housing
Category Los Angeles Toronto
1-Bedroom Rent (City Center) $2,700 USD $2,200 CAD (~$1,600 USD)
3-Bedroom Rent (City Center) $5,200 USD $4,000 CAD (~$2,900 USD)
Buying Price (per m²) $10,000+ USD $11,000 CAD (~$8,100 USD)
Verdict: Los Angeles is significantly more expensive in rent, though buying property is similarly pricey in both cities.
Groceries
Item Los Angeles Toronto
Milk (1L) $1.30 USD $2.70 CAD (~$2.00 USD)
Eggs (12) $3.50 USD $4.50 CAD (~$3.30 USD)
Bread (500g) $3.50 USD $3.00 CAD (~$2.20 USD)
Chicken (1kg) $12 USD $14 CAD (~$10 USD)
Verdict: Groceries are slightly more expensive in Toronto, but overall fairly comparable.
Transportation
Type Los Angeles Toronto
Monthly Public Transit Pass $100 USD $156 CAD (~$115 USD)
Gasoline (1L) $1.30 USD $1.70 CAD (~$1.25 USD)
Verdict: Gas is a bit cheaper in LA. Transit is cheaper in LA but less comprehensive.
Healthcare
System Los Angeles Toronto
Healthcare Mostly private (expensive without insurance) Universal coverage
Insurance (private, average) $500–$600/month Minimal (covered by taxes)
Verdict: Toronto wins clearly in healthcare affordability.
Dining Out
Meal Type Los Angeles Toronto
Inexpensive Restaurant $25 USD $25 CAD (~$18 USD)
Mid-range (3-course) $90 USD $90 CAD (~$65 USD)
Verdict: Dining is cheaper in Toronto, especially at mid-range spots.
Salaries & Income
Category Los Angeles Toronto
Average Monthly Net Salary $5,500 USD $4,900 CAD (~$3,600 USD)
Income Tax Rate ~30–40% ~25–35%
Verdict: Salaries are higher in LA, but so are taxes and expenses.
Overall Summary
Category Winner
Rent & Real Estate Toronto (slightly cheaper)
Groceries Los Angeles (slightly cheaper)
Transportation Los Angeles (cheaper fuel & transit)
Healthcare Toronto (universal, low-cost)
Dining Out Toronto
Salary Los Angeles
Overall Affordability Toronto, unless you have high income in LA
So stop fucking crying about Canada you loser. Maybe if you spent time working and being good to people instead of pretending you're an esports man and buying prostitutes to drunk text you might be fine.
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We can't even access our healthcare properly lol
Neither can Americans!!! That's the point of this! And Rs and Trump just made it even harder!
Every single time is it this. You only care about being on the side against libs and hating brown people. None of you give a single shit about real political policy concerns. You successfully 4chan'd politics.
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Settle down there sissy boi
Enjoy your weekend of hitting the bottle and staring at the castle of soybutter you achieved after 5+ years working at this. You dream about leaving the Canada you hate but you never will because you prefer to sulk and drink instead.
When you started, I said I want to try and leave too. Try life somewhere else. I did it. You failed. Think about this the next time you drink to forget.
big mad
Yeah I'm angry about people losing health insurance while drunken losers celebrate it. I have no shame in that. Bad people like you make me mad.
im not celebrating it
Do you oppose this bill?
i dont even know what the bill is im more concerned about my surroundings atm
my understanding is it cuts medical shit from illegals which is a good thing
If I had a choice id prefer the american one. Asides my alcohol issues I do look after my health and wouldnt mind paying a premium for higher quality service.
Canada (Taxes for Healthcare):
- Monthly Cost: Canadians pay for universal healthcare (Medicare) through taxes, not direct premiums. For a $75,000 annual income, $7,100/year goes to healthcare (25.7% of total taxes, with 52% average tax rate), equating to ~$592/month per individual. No copays or deductibles for covered services (e.g., hospital, doctor visits), but prescription drugs, dental, and vision often require private insurance.
- Los Angeles, CA (Top-Tier Health Insurance, Gold/Platinum):
- Monthly Cost: Gold plans average $655–$700/month for a 40-year-old; Platinum plans range $913–$1,166/month (unsubsidized). Deductibles are low (~$1,000), covering ~80–90% of costs. Subsidies can lower costs to $10–$223/month for eligible incomes ($14,580–$54,360). Copays/coinsurance apply.
Comparison:
- Canada: $592/month via taxes, no out-of-pocket for covered services, but gaps (e.g., drugs, dental) may require private plans ($50–$150/month extra).
- LA: $655–$1,166/month for top-tier plans, lower with subsidies. Out-of-pocket costs (deductibles, copays) can add thousands annually.
- Key Difference: Canada’s tax-based system spreads costs, with no direct premiums; LA’s private plans have higher premiums but subsidies help low/middle incomes. Canada covers essentials universally; LA’s top plans offer broader coverage but with cost-sharing.
Toronto
new pre-construction condos can range from $1,200 to $1,500+ per square foot, while resale condos might be in the $1,200 to $1,500 per square foot range
LA is like 200-300 cheaper per sq ft better weather
- West Los Angeles (90025): $739 per square foot.
- Los Angeles County (general): $720 per square foot.
- Downtown Los Angeles: $688 per square foot.
- Sherman Oaks: $755 per square foot.
- Woodland Hills: $645 per square foot.
- Encino: $733 per square foot.
this shit would cost more then double in my area
That's a weird combination of prompts. "can be" "might be"
As always, this doesn't factor in that you are still paying relatively similar tax rates in LA that do not go to your health care coverage. I promise you, you pay far far more living in LA to have quality health care coverage.
Yes and I'd rather pay more if that's the case. Factor in costs where it's not a liberal shithole and it's probably even cheaper