Moving to Utah from Australia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Utah — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Australia to Utah, you would find that Utah is 2.9% cheaper than Australia overall. A A$107,021 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $70,366 in Utah to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Australia to Utah.
What does your salary buy?
A$107,021 → $70,366
To maintain the same standard of living in Utah
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 4.2% less
Groceries
pay 8.9% more
Transportation
pay 7.0% less
Housing
pay 18.0% more
Childcare
pay 9.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.9% 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?
How many people actually move from Australia to Utah, based on official data.
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Utah.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs better than Utah 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
Utah performs significantly better than Australia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs better than Utah 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 | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°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 Utah than Australia?
Yes — Utah is on average about 6% cheaper than Australia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Utah?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $17,592 in Utah on a A$107,021 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Utah?
Usually fine from major cities in Utah. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Utah compared to Australia?
Australia performs better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Utah compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Salt Lake City is 64°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Salt Lake City receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Utah?
Both Australia and Utah share the same official language: English.
