CH is cheaper cost-of-living-wise than Bay Area at-large. I formerly lived in the Bay Area and now live/work in Zürich. When you throw having a child into the equation, Zürich is hands-down cheaper and better than West Coast. No more worrying about what zip code you live in for a decent school district, etc. Your earnings go much further here.

This is an expensive place to visit as an outsider but cheap place to live and work. Let's not forget tax efficiency, either.

But, hey, the Helvetic Confederation isn't for everyone, and I'm OK with that.