Moving to Florida from Australia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Australia to Florida? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Australia to Florida, you would find that Florida is 5.6% more expensive than Australia overall. A A$107,021 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $78,949 in Florida to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallahassee averages 80°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Australia and Florida.
What does your salary buy?
A$107,021 → $78,949
To maintain the same standard of living in Florida
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 8.9% more
Groceries
pay 24.5% more
Transportation
pay 13.3% less
Housing
pay 41.8% more
Childcare
pay 1.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Florida cost about 17% more than cities in Australia.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Australia to Florida.
people moved from Australia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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Australia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Florida compared to Australia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs better than Florida across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Florida leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs better than Florida across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Canberra | Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) |
Bureau of Meteorology
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Australia
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Florida than Australia?
On average Florida is around 5% pricier than Australia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Florida?
Budget about $19,737 for 3 months in Florida (based on a A$107,021 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Florida?
From major Florida cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Australia and Florida are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Florida compared to Australia?
Australia performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Florida compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Tallahassee is 80°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Tallahassee receives around 59.2 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Florida?
Both Australia and Florida share the same official language: English.
