Moving to Maine from Ireland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ireland to Maine? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ireland to Maine, you would find that Maine is 25.1% more expensive than Ireland overall. A €65,374 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly $64,394 in Maine to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Augusta averages 77°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ireland and Maine.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $64,394
To maintain the same standard of living in Maine
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.3% more
Groceries
pay 33.1% more
Transportation
pay 42.8% less
Housing
pay 4.4% more
Childcare
pay 2.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.2% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ireland to Maine.
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
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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- 1,829,251
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Maine compared to Ireland.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ireland performs better than Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Ireland performs better than Maine 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
Maine generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Ireland performs better than Maine 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 | Dublin | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 63°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 91°/67°F (33°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 69°/42°F (21°/6°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 58°/33°F (14.4°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 62°/36°F (16.8°/2.2°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 70°/42°F (21.1°/5.6°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 77°/48°F (25.2°/8.9°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 85°/57°F (29.4°/14.1°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 91°/66°F (32.8°/19.0°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 87°/63°F (30.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.6°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 69°/41°F (20.6°/5.2°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 60°/35°F (15.6°/1.4°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 Maine than Ireland?
On average Maine is about 14% less expensive than Ireland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Maine?
Budget about $16,098 for 3 months in Maine (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Maine?
From major Maine cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ireland and Maine are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Maine compared to Ireland?
Ireland performs better than Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maine compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Augusta is 77°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Augusta receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Maine?
The official language in Maine is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
