Pros and Cons of Living in England

"Expats in England appreciate the friendly and welcoming attitude of the local population, the rich culture and history evident in the many architectural monuments and buildings, the diverse and vibrant music, art, and cultural scenes, and the excellent public transportation system. They also enjoy the fact that England is a safe and tolerant country with a wide array of social activities and services available to all," remarked one in UK.

"That fact that Brits are more like me than they are like people in the Pacific Northwest. I'm originally from New York," explained one expat.

"The main plus for me is the NHS. I was lucky to have good health insurance in the US and was close to top-notch hospitals and doctors. But many Americans have had to live with poor health care or none. The Affordable Care Act is in the throes of changing that, whereas the UK has provided full coverage for everyone for a long time at no point-of-service cost. The other thing I appreciate is good public transportation," said one person in Leeds.

"The greatest difficulty I had was in finding a job at the level I had had in the US. Another challenge is getting used to housing. Space is at a premium and very few houses provide the storage that Americans are used to," said one person in Leeds.