Moving to Delaware from Ireland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ireland to Delaware? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ireland to Delaware, you would find that Delaware is 0.5% cheaper than Ireland overall. A €67,000 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly $74,700 in Delaware to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dover averages 66°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ireland and Delaware.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → $74,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Delaware
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 20.1% less
Groceries
pay 17.9% more
Transportation
pay 41.8% less
Housing
pay 9.1% more
Childcare
pay 2.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.2% less
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 Delaware cost about 13% less than cities in Ireland.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ireland to Delaware.
people moved from Ireland 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
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Delaware compared to Ireland.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ireland performs better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Ireland performs better than Delaware 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
Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Delaware leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Ireland performs better than Delaware 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
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dublin | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 84°/65°F (29°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 58°/40°F (15°/4°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 43°/27°F (6.3°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 47°/29°F (8.3°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 55°/36°F (12.7°/2.0°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.8°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 83°/63°F (28.4°/17.4°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.4°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.6°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 58°/40°F (14.7°/4.3°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 47°/31°F (8.6°/-0.6°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.
Ireland passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Ireland
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 Delaware than Ireland?
Delaware and Ireland are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Delaware?
Budget about $18,675 for 3 months in Delaware (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 Delaware?
From major Delaware cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ireland and Delaware are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Delaware compared to Ireland?
Ireland performs better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Delaware compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Dover is 66°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Dover receives around 46.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Delaware?
The official language in Delaware is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
