I'm a Canadian who's lived in NYC and Toronto. Quality of life is better in Canada, but I still prefer the US.

• I've spent years living between New York City and Toronto. 
• I prefer the United States even though the quality of living is better in Canada.
• Canada has great healthcare, but I prefer shopping and consuming pop culture in the US. 

After eight years of living between New York City and Toronto, I find the quality of living is better in Canada.

For starters, Canada has universal healthcare and lower rates of crime.