Sure, but when you lose your job in the US Midwest you are without healthcare and you will probably lose your house, etc. It's impossible to compare jobs based only on salary, you have to calculate with the total cost of living and balance against services provided and peace of mind.

One of the reasons there are so many startups in Berlin is because if you fail, you are taken care of--you won't lose your house, or your health insurance, or have to leave. Another reason is that it's very straightforward to get work permits for engineers. Try hiring someone from Estonia in the US Midwest...