Moving to New Jersey from Germany
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Germany to New Jersey — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Germany to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 47.6% more expensive than Germany overall. A €65,374 salary in Germany would need to be roughly $91,225 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Germany to New Jersey.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $91,225
To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 6.0% less
Groceries
pay 53.3% more
Transportation
pay 0.7% more
Housing
pay 77.4% more
Childcare
pay 2.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.5% 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.
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 New Jersey cost about 41% more than cities in Germany.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Germany to New Jersey, 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 New Jersey stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Germany performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Jersey performs significantly better than Germany 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
New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Germany leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Germany performs better than New Jersey 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 | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Berlin | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) |
| Mar | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) |
| May | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) |
| Jul | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) |
| Oct | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) | 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°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 New Jersey than Germany?
Day-to-day costs in New Jersey run about 22% higher than Germany on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,374 comparable salary, that's around $22,806 in New Jersey for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from New Jersey?
Working remotely from New Jersey's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Germany and New Jersey.
How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Germany?
Germany performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Germany?
The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.
What language do they speak in New Jersey?
The official language in New Jersey is English. In Germany, the official language is German.
