Moving to Nevada from Australia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Australia to Nevada? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Australia to Nevada, you would find that Nevada is 11.9% more expensive than Australia overall. A A$107,021 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $79,250 in Nevada to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Australia and Nevada.
What does your salary buy?
A$107,021 → $79,250
To maintain the same standard of living in Nevada
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 19.8% more
Groceries
pay 25.5% more
Transportation
pay 2.6% more
Housing
pay 31.5% more
Childcare
pay 13.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.9% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Australia to Nevada.
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
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Australia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nevada compared to Australia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs better than Nevada 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
Nevada generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs better than Nevada 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 | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°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 Nevada than Australia?
On average Nevada is around 6% pricier than Australia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Nevada?
Budget about $19,812 for 3 months in Nevada (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 Nevada?
From major Nevada cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Australia and Nevada are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Nevada compared to Australia?
Australia performs better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Nevada compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Carson City is 66°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Carson City receives around 9.7 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Nevada?
Both Australia and Nevada share the same official language: English.
