Moving to Massachusetts from Belgium
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belgium to Massachusetts — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Belgium to Massachusetts, you would find that Massachusetts is 34.9% more expensive than Belgium overall. A €67,000 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly $101,000 in Massachusetts to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 5.6% less
Groceries
pay 36.9% more
Transportation
pay 16.3% less
Housing
pay 2.0 times more
Childcare
pay 68.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.3% 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 Massachusetts?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → $101,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts cost about 40% more than cities in Belgium.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Belgium to Massachusetts, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Belgium 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
- 1,410,659
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Belgium and Massachusetts stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Belgium performs better than Massachusetts across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Belgium performs better than Massachusetts 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
Massachusetts performs significantly better than Belgium across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Belgium performs better than Massachusetts across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), 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 Massachusetts vs Belgium
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brussels | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) | 78°/62°F (25°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 51°/38°F (11°/3°C) |
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| Month | Brussels | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C) |
| Feb | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) | 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C) |
| Mar | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) | 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) | 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C) |
| Jun | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) | 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) | 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C) |
| Oct | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) | 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) | 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°C) |
Data:
Institut Royal Météorologique,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Belgium to Massachusetts?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.
Belgium passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Belgium
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 Massachusetts than Belgium?
Day-to-day costs in Massachusetts run about 35% higher than Belgium on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Massachusetts?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around $25,250 in Massachusetts for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Massachusetts?
Working remotely from Massachusetts's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Belgium and Massachusetts.
How is healthcare in Massachusetts compared to Belgium?
Belgium performs better than Massachusetts across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Massachusetts compared to Belgium?
The average high temperature in Boston is 59°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Boston receives around 43.8 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Massachusetts?
The official language in Massachusetts is English. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.
