What’s the best large country to live in?

Here is your question for the evening: Where would you rather live?

This isn't about politics or beautiful beaches, only pure economic security. Among large countries, the US is near the top in median disposable income (i.e., income after taxes). On the other hand, residents of other countries often have access to benefits that we don't, like childcare and long-term care for the elderly. Sometimes these things are free, sometimes they're only partly subsidized. Government pensions tend to be better elsewhere, but overall retiree income is higher in the US.

Overall, Americans make a lot of money, but other rich countries offer more benefits to parents than we do (pre-K, childcare, maternity leave, etc.). In your 20s and 30s you might be economically better off in France or Germany, for example, but once you're in your 40s and beyond, chances are good that you're better off here. That said, you might be more secure in places where losing your job doesn't mean that you also lose access to healthcare.

So what's your choice?