Moving to Texas from Israel
What to Expect
Considering a move from Israel to Texas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Israel to Texas, you would find that Texas is 1.3% more expensive than Israel overall. A ₪224,899 salary in Israel would need to be roughly $58,312 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Israel and Texas.
What does your salary buy?
₪224,899 → $58,312
To maintain the same standard of living in Texas
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 18.9% less
Groceries
pay 16.5% more
Transportation
pay 15.5% less
Housing
pay 38.8% more
Childcare
pay 39.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.0% 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 14% less than cities in Israel.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Israel to Texas.
people moved from Israel 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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Israel
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Texas compared to Israel.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Israel performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Texas performs significantly better than Israel 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 Israel leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Israel 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 | Jerusalem | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Jerusalem | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) |
| Feb | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) |
| Mar | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) |
| Jul | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) |
| Sep | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) |
| Nov | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) |
Data:
Israel Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.
Israel passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Israel?
On average Texas is about 22% less expensive than Israel, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Texas?
Budget about $14,578 for 3 months in Texas (based on a ₪224,899 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 Israel and Texas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Texas compared to Israel?
Israel performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Texas compared to Israel?
The average high temperature in Austin is 79°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Austin receives around 36.2 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.
What language do they speak in Texas?
The official language in Texas is English. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
