Moving to Texas from Ireland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ireland to Texas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ireland to Texas, you would find that Texas is 8.9% more expensive than Ireland overall. A €65,374 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly $59,287 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Austin averages 79°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 Texas.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $59,287
To maintain the same standard of living in Texas
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Groceries
pay 16.9% more
Transportation
pay 37.8% less
Housing
pay 1.6% more
Childcare
pay 96.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.3% 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 Texas cost about 11% less than cities in Ireland.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ireland to Texas.
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
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Texas compared to Ireland.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ireland performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Ireland performs better than Texas 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
Texas 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 Texas 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 | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°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 Texas than Ireland?
On average Texas is about 21% less expensive than Ireland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Texas?
Budget about $14,822 for 3 months in Texas (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 Texas?
From major Texas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ireland and Texas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Texas compared to Ireland?
Ireland performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Texas compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Austin is 79°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Austin receives around 36.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Texas?
The official language in Texas is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
