Taxes can be just as high in the US, but without the services. Top rate for California is 50.3% (37% federal + 13.3% state), and New York City is 49.7% (37% fed, 8.82% state 3.876% city)
The US government actually spends more per capita on healthcare($4,197/person/year) than most countries with free excellent healthcare (Switzerland $4178/pp/y, Canada $3074/pp/y, UK $2802/pp/y). Netherlands govt spends barely more than the US govt at $4495/pp/y.
The US government actually spends more per capita on healthcare($4,197/person/year) than most countries with free excellent healthcare (Switzerland $4178/pp/y, Canada $3074/pp/y, UK $2802/pp/y). Netherlands govt spends barely more than the US govt at $4495/pp/y.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/u-s-spends-public-money-hea...