Moving to Virginia from Austria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Austria to Virginia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Austria to Virginia, you would find that Virginia is 22.2% more expensive than Austria overall. A €67,000 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $91,700 in Virginia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Richmond averages 70°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 0.4% more
Groceries
pay 19.4% more
Transportation
pay 15.4% less
Housing
pay 49.7% more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.9% 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.
What salary do you need in Virginia?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → $91,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Virginia
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Virginia cost about 27% more than cities in Austria.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Austria to Virginia.
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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Virginia compared to Austria.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Austria performs better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs better than Virginia 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
Virginia performs significantly better than Austria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Austria performs better than Virginia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Virginia vs Austria
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vienna | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 53°/32°F (12°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Vienna | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 47°/28°F (8.6°/-2.1°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 51°/31°F (10.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 60°/37°F (15.6°/2.8°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 70°/46°F (21.3°/7.8°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 78°/55°F (25.5°/12.8°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 90°/69°F (32.1°/20.5°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 81°/60°F (27.3°/15.6°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 71°/48°F (21.7°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 61°/39°F (16.3°/4.1°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 51°/31°F (10.4°/-0.3°C) |
GeoSphere Austria
National Weather ServiceCan you move from Austria to Virginia?
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 Virginia than Austria?
On average Virginia is around 22% pricier than Austria, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Virginia?
Budget about $22,925 for 3 months in Virginia (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Virginia?
From major Virginia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Austria and Virginia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Virginia compared to Austria?
Austria performs better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Virginia compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Richmond is 70°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Richmond receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Virginia?
The official language in Virginia is English. In Austria, the official language is German.
