[MinorityRepublican]

The only 2 nations that come little close to us in standards of living but not equal are Canada and Australia.

You forgot Ireland and Norway.

[jveritas]

I do not think that Ireland and Norway are in much better shape than other European nations when it comes to the purchasing power parity. Please remember that although Ireland and Norway may be on the top of European nations when it comes to individual incomes and they are comparable to that in the United States, still their purchasing power is much weaker than individuals in the United States because things are too expensive there.