Comparing USA to China or India is like comparing apples to mandarins and mangos.
India population 1.38 billion, average salary USD$17K, Covid deaths/million 22 (??)
China population 1.43 billion, average salary USD$12K Covid deaths/million 3 (???)
^ that's total bs, so, since we share the same landmass and media, why not use your nearest neighbours?
USA population 308 million, average (gross) salary USD$81K, Covid deaths/million 441
Mexico population 123 million, average salary USD$47K, Covid deaths/million 319
Canada population 37 million, average salary USD$71K, Covid deaths/million 235
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
https://www.averagesalarysurvey.com/