Moving to Utah from Ireland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ireland to Utah? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ireland to Utah, you would find that Utah is 7.8% cheaper than Ireland overall. A €67,000 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly $69,200 in Utah to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 13.7% less
Groceries
pay 4.9% more
Transportation
pay 26.9% less
Housing
pay 9.0% less
Childcare
pay 68.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.3% 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.
What salary do you need in Utah?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → $69,200
To maintain the same standard of living in Utah
Calculate with your salary →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 Utah cost about 8% 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 Utah.
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 Utah compared to Ireland.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ireland performs better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Ireland performs better than Utah 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
Utah 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 Utah 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
Weather in Utah vs Ireland
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dublin | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Ireland to Utah?
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 Utah than Ireland?
On average Utah is about 8% less expensive than Ireland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Utah?
Budget about $17,300 for 3 months in Utah (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 Utah?
From major Utah cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ireland and Utah are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Utah compared to Ireland?
Ireland performs better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Utah compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Salt Lake City is 64°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Salt Lake City receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Utah?
The official language in Utah is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
