Moving to Arkansas from Germany
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Germany to Arkansas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Germany to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 0.7% more expensive than Germany overall. A €65,374 salary in Germany would need to be roughly $64,457 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 56°F in Berlin, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Germany to Arkansas.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $64,457
To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 14.4% less
Groceries
pay 7.1% more
Transportation
pay 40.9% less
Housing
pay 17.4% more
Childcare
pay 62.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.2% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Germany to Arkansas, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Germany 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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Germany
Key Indicator Comparison
How Germany and Arkansas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Germany performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Germany performs better than Arkansas 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
Germany performs better than Arkansas across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Germany performs better than Arkansas 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 | Berlin | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Berlin | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) |
| Mar | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) |
| May | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) |
| Oct | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) |
Deutscher Wetterdienst
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.
Germany passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Germany
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 Arkansas than Germany?
Generally yes: Arkansas runs about 14% cheaper than Germany on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,374 comparable salary, that's around $16,114 in Arkansas for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Arkansas?
Working remotely from Arkansas's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Germany and Arkansas.
How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Germany?
Germany performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arkansas compared to Germany?
The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.
What language do they speak in Arkansas?
The official language in Arkansas is English. In Germany, the official language is German.
