Moving to Colorado from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Colorado — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Austria to Colorado, you would find that Colorado is 19.0% more expensive than Austria overall. A €65,374 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $76,677 in Colorado to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Austria to Colorado.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $76,677

To maintain the same standard of living in Colorado

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 10.0% less

Groceries

pay 4.4% more

Transportation

pay 7.1% less

Housing

pay 61.3% more

Childcare

pay 87.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.0% more

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.15 USD (June 2026)

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 Austria to Colorado, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
400 ↑ 9% vs 2022

people moved from Austria to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Colorado.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

AT
20.1%
CO
26.3%

Austria performs better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AT
93.0%
CO
92.9%

Austria performs better than Colorado across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
CO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
CO
$74,650

Colorado performs significantly better than Austria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
CO
78.3 yrs

Austria performs better than Colorado across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Denver
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 72°/43°F (22°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 85°/55°F (29°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C)
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Month Vienna Denver
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Austria passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Colorado than Austria?

Costs in Colorado and Austria are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.

How much money do I need to move to Colorado?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $19,169 in Colorado on a €65,374 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Colorado?

Usually fine from major cities in Colorado. 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 Colorado compared to Austria?

Austria performs better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Colorado compared to Austria?

The average high temperature in Denver is 65°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Denver receives around 14.3 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Colorado?

The official language in Colorado is English. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT
Population 8,913,088 5,029,196
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911