Moving to Missouri from Austria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Austria to Missouri? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Austria to Missouri, you would find that Missouri is 0.1% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,374 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $59,913 in Missouri to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Austria and Missouri.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $59,913
To maintain the same standard of living in Missouri
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 24.7% less
Groceries
pay 1.9% more
Transportation
pay 0.2% less
Housing
pay 10.8% more
Childcare
pay 49.3% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Austria to Missouri.
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
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Missouri compared to Austria.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Austria performs better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs better than Missouri 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
Missouri 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 Missouri 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 | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) |
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| Month | Vienna | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°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 Missouri than Austria?
On average Missouri is about 20% less expensive than Austria, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Missouri?
Budget about $14,978 for 3 months in Missouri (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Missouri?
From major Missouri cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Austria and Missouri are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Missouri compared to Austria?
Austria performs better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Missouri compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Columbia is 66°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Columbia receives around 46.3 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Missouri?
The official language in Missouri is English. In Austria, the official language is German.
