Moving to Montana from Austria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Austria to Montana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Austria to Montana, you would find that Montana is 12.7% more expensive than Austria overall. A €64,828 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $70,283 in Montana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Austria and Montana.
What does your salary buy?
€64,828 → $70,283
To maintain the same standard of living in Montana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 12.7% less
Groceries
pay 3.5% more
Transportation
pay 28.8% less
Housing
pay 41.5% more
Childcare
pay 91.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.4% more
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 Montana.
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
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Austria
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Montana compared to Austria.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Austria performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs better than Montana 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
Montana 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 Montana 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 | Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 40°/18°F (4°/-8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 67°/41°F (19°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 81°/50°F (27°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 45°/22°F (7°/-6°C) |
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| Month | Vienna | Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°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 Montana than Austria?
On average Montana is about 6% less expensive than Austria, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Montana?
Budget about $17,571 for 3 months in Montana (based on a €64,828 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Montana?
From major Montana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Austria and Montana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Montana compared to Austria?
Austria performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Montana compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Helena is 58°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Helena receives around 11.2 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Montana?
The official language in Montana is English. In Austria, the official language is German.
