Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Canada instead of New York, you would:

Health

live 6.1 years longer

In New York, the average life expectancy is 78 years (78 years for men, 83 years for women) as of 2020. In Canada, that number is 84 years (82 years for men, 86 years for women) as of 2022.

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Economy

make 39.3% less money

New York has a GDP per capita of $91,992 as of 2024, while in Canada, the GDP per capita is $55,800 as of 2023.

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be 22.0% more likely to be unemployed

In New York, 4.4% of adults are unemployed as of 2025. In Canada, that number is 5.4% as of 2023.

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The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: OECD Regional Demography, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, The World Factbook.

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Canada: At a glance

Canada is a sovereign country in North America, with a total land area of approximately 9,093,507 sq km. A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically, the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across the world's longest unfortified border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care, education, social services, and economic competitiveness, as well as responding to the particular concerns of predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.
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