I know a lot of americans going to canada to work for a year or settle there, according to this 07 sal calc, would you make more in canada at ur job? just convert ur $$ http://www.itworldcanada.com/salarycalculator/calculator.aspx
Yes, Canadian wages are "higher" but you must take into account that all of our food, clothing and just about everything is more "expensive" as well.
It's a fact though I don't have a citation right now... but yes, even teachers get paid more in the STATES with less income taxes..