I have been living in GTA (greater Toronto area) for the last two years. Before I was in US where I did my undergraduate and work for about 5 years so I know how you are feeling. First let me start by saying that there are more similarities between these two countries than difference. If it is not for the colorful Canadian currency and speed limit in KM you may feel that you are living in another US state. 

 

Now let’s start by first questions: JOB

There is no easy answer for this. Like in US, it all depends on you, your qualification and sorry to say this but your luck. What I can say for sure is you are in better situation to find a job if you have US degree and US experience as there are many US companies in GTA. Also, like in US I have seen many IT Deshi consulting in GTA these days. 

 

COST: I find it funny that people compare cost of living in US vs Canada. You cannot practically do that as both countries are huge and Canada only has about 10% of US population. I moved from Virginia to Toronto so let me compare DC vs Toronto. Rent is pretty much the same, 1,200-1,500 for 2 bed apt. Sales tax is 13%, eating out (even in fast food joint) is about 15-20% more, gas currently is at $1.2 /liter (about $4.6/Gallon), car insurance (now this is huge) about 3 times higher here as in Canada because of the health law, the minimum limit is $1 million compare to about $100K-$200K. 

 

WEATHER: If you are moving from south say FL or TX, be ready for some big change in weather but since I move from DC, I didn’t find weather to be that much of difference. 

 

And the best part of moving to Canada is free health care. I have not given that much though on this when I was in US as I had health insurance from my employer but I was surprised on the money I saved. Also, remember they don’t take money for Social Security so your net pay check is actually more even your tax is slightly higher. And even the health care is free; I find it actually better in terms of quality in Canada. No waiting and less rude clinic staff compared to US. The school systems here are pretty much the same although College and University are much cheaper. 

 

Hope this helps.