Moving to Mississippi from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Mississippi, you would find that Mississippi is 9.1% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,374 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $57,547 in Mississippi to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jackson averages 76°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 Mississippi.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $57,547

To maintain the same standard of living in Mississippi

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 32.9% less

Groceries

pay 9.7% less

Transportation

pay 28.7% less

Housing

pay 11.9% more

Childcare

pay 37.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 11.7% less

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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi 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%
MS
41.9%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AT
93.0%
MS
82.0%

Austria performs better than Mississippi 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%
MS
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
MS
$41,778

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Mississippi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
MS
71.9 yrs

Austria performs better than Mississippi 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

Jackson Rain: 54.3 in/yr (1380 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Jackson
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 62°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 83°/62°F (28°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 90°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 67°/46°F (20°/8°C)
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Month Vienna Jackson
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°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 Mississippi than Austria?

Generally yes: Mississippi runs about 23% cheaper than Austria on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Mississippi?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,374 comparable salary, that's around $14,387 in Mississippi for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Mississippi?

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

How is healthcare in Mississippi compared to Austria?

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

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

The average high temperature in Jackson is 76°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Jackson receives around 54.3 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Mississippi?

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

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At a Glance

AT
Population 8,913,088 2,967,297
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911