Vienne- I guess compared to America, yes it is a small country.
Unreasonably high taxes, probably no more than any where else, and comparable to America. We have state supplied medical care, accident compensation, and pensions for all citizens. We are also held up as an example, internationally, for the quick response and the way in which the pandemic was handled. Another reason for the top five spaces in the worlds best cities.
Pluses for America. Cheap fuel, food, consumables due to economies of scale, but that been said I’d much rather pay twice the cost in gas to know I’m going to get free medical care if I need it.