Moving to Indiana from Austria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Indiana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Austria to Indiana, you would find that Indiana is 2.3% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,374 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $62,054 in Indiana 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 Indiana.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $62,054
To maintain the same standard of living in Indiana
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 26.5% less
Groceries
pay 9.7% less
Transportation
pay 27.2% less
Housing
pay 18.0% more
Childcare
pay 69.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.6% 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 Austria to Indiana, based on official data.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Austria
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Indiana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Austria performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs better than Indiana 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
Indiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Austria performs better than Indiana 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 | Vienna | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Vienna | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C) |
GeoSphere Austria
National Weather ServiceVisitor 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 holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Austria
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Austria?
Yes — Indiana is on average about 17% cheaper than Austria. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Indiana?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $15,514 in Indiana on a €65,374 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Indiana?
Usually fine from major cities in Indiana. 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 Indiana compared to Austria?
Austria performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Indiana compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Indianapolis is 62°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Indianapolis receives around 40.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Indiana?
The official language in Indiana is English. In Austria, the official language is German.
