Moving to New Mexico from Austria
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 €64,828 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Austria and New Mexico.
What does your salary buy?
€64,828 → $66,174
To maintain the same standard of living in New Mexico
Calculate with your salary →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
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.
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
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Austria
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Mexico compared to Austria.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Austria performs better than New Mexico across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs better than New Mexico 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
Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though New Mexico leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vienna | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 48°/22°F (9°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 73°/43°F (23°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 82°/53°F (28°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 54°/28°F (12°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Vienna | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 43°/19°F (5.9°/-7.4°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 47°/21°F (8.3°/-6.2°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 54°/27°F (12.3°/-2.6°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 63°/33°F (17.4°/0.6°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.3°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 83°/52°F (28.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 85°/56°F (29.6°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 83°/55°F (28.1°/12.8°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 77°/48°F (25.1°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 65°/38°F (18.6°/3.1°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 53°/28°F (11.6°/-2.5°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 43°/19°F (6.2°/-7.4°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 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 €64,828 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.
