Moving to New Mexico from Austria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Austria to New Mexico? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Austria to New Mexico, you would find that New Mexico is 3.7% more expensive than Austria overall. A €65,850 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $66,174 in New Mexico 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 New Mexico.

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 $66,174

To maintain the same standard of living in New Mexico

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 22.4% less

Groceries

pay 2.8% more

Transportation

pay 32.9% less

Housing

pay 25.2% more

Childcare

pay 66.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 9.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 EUR = 1.14 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Austria to New Mexico.

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

The numbers behind daily life in New Mexico compared to Austria.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

AT
20.1%
NM
32.2%

Austria performs better than New Mexico across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AT
93.0%
NM
84.5%

Austria performs better than New Mexico across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
NM
4.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
NM
$56,008

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
NM
74.5 yrs

Austria performs better than New Mexico across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

ViennaRain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Santa FeRain: 15.7 in/yr (399 mm)
64°/36°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsViennaSanta Fe
Jan–Mar43°/31°F (6°/0°C)48°/22°F (9°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun67°/50°F (20°/10°C)73°/43°F (23°/6°C)
Jul–Sep75°/58°F (24°/14°C)82°/53°F (28°/12°C)
Oct–Dec48°/37°F (9°/3°C)54°/28°F (12°/-2°C)
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MonthViennaSanta Fe
Jan37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)43°/19°F (5.9°/-7.4°C)
Feb41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)47°/21°F (8.3°/-6.2°C)
Mar51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)54°/27°F (12.3°/-2.6°C)
Apr59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)63°/33°F (17.4°/0.6°C)
May69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)73°/43°F (22.6°/6.3°C)
Jun74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)83°/52°F (28.3°/11.2°C)
Jul78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)85°/56°F (29.6°/13.4°C)
Aug78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)83°/55°F (28.1°/12.8°C)
Sep69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)77°/48°F (25.1°/9.1°C)
Oct58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)65°/38°F (18.6°/3.1°C)
Nov46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)53°/28°F (11.6°/-2.5°C)
Dec39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)43°/19°F (6.2°/-7.4°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 New Mexico than Austria?

On average New Mexico is about 12% less expensive than Austria, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to New Mexico?

Budget about $16,544 for 3 months in New Mexico (based on a €65,850 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from New Mexico?

From major New Mexico cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Austria and New Mexico are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in New Mexico compared to Austria?

Austria performs better than New Mexico across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New Mexico compared to Austria?

The average high temperature in Santa Fe is 64°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Santa Fe receives around 15.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in New Mexico?

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

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At a Glance

AT
Population8,913,0882,059,179
CurrencyEuro (€)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesGermanEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+43+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911