Moving to Maryland from Austria

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Austria to Maryland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Austria to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 27.9% more expensive than Austria overall. A €65,374 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $76,139 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Annapolis averages 68°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Austria to Maryland.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $76,139

To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 19.1% less

Groceries

pay 27.3% more

Transportation

pay 4.4% less

Housing

pay 42.7% more

Childcare

pay 2.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 13.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown
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?

Real numbers on people moving from Austria to Maryland, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Austria and Maryland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

AT
20.1%
MD
33.4%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AT
93.0%
MD
91.6%

Austria performs better than Maryland 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%
MD
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
MD
$69,127

Maryland 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
MD
76.8 yrs

Austria performs better than Maryland 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

Annapolis Rain: 47.3 in/yr (1201 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Annapolis
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 50°/33°F (10°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 86°/69°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 59°/42°F (15°/6°C)
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Month Vienna Annapolis
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°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 Maryland than Austria?

Headline costs are within a few percent between Maryland and Austria; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.

How much money do I need to move to Maryland?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,374 comparable salary, that's around $19,035 in Maryland for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Maryland?

Working remotely from Maryland's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Austria and Maryland.

How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Austria?

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

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

The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Maryland?

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

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At a Glance

AT
Population 8,913,088 5,773,552
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911