“England [sic] is just a small island. Its roads and houses are small.” – Mitt Romney
When it comes to housing, which country is best, the UK or the USA?
Here is a completely scientific and in no way impressionistic answer.
1. The number of people who own their own home is on the decline in both the USA and the UK
Verdict: Draw
2. Far more Americans than Brits sleep rough
Verdict: UK wins
3. Partly because there is so much more public housing in the UK than the USA
Verdict: UK wins (showing my bias)
4. Compared to average wages, houses in the UK aren’t anymore expensive than in the USA (on average)
Verdict: Draw
5. But American homes are a lot larger than homes in the UK (Romney was right about something)
Verdict: USA wins
Final score: UK wins 2:1.
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