Moving to Virginia from Israel
What to Expect
Considering a move from Israel to Virginia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Israel to Virginia, you would find that Virginia is 19.8% more expensive than Israel overall. A ₪228,480 salary in Israel would need to be roughly $69,212 in Virginia 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 Virginia.
What does your salary buy?
₪228,480 → $69,212
To maintain the same standard of living in Virginia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 13.7% less
Groceries
pay 54.7% more
Transportation
pay 12.6% less
Housing
pay 47.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.2% 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 Virginia cost about 3% 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 Virginia.
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 Virginia compared to Israel.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Israel performs better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Virginia 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
Virginia 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 Virginia 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 | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) | 53°/32°F (12°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Jerusalem | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) | 47°/28°F (8.6°/-2.1°C) |
| Feb | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) | 51°/31°F (10.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Mar | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) | 60°/37°F (15.6°/2.8°C) |
| Apr | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) | 70°/46°F (21.3°/7.8°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) | 78°/55°F (25.5°/12.8°C) |
| Jun | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) | 90°/69°F (32.1°/20.5°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) | 81°/60°F (27.3°/15.6°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) | 71°/48°F (21.7°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) | 61°/39°F (16.3°/4.1°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) | 51°/31°F (10.4°/-0.3°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 Virginia than Israel?
On average Virginia is about 8% less expensive than Israel, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Virginia?
Budget about $17,303 for 3 months in Virginia (based on a ₪228,480 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Virginia?
From major Virginia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Israel and Virginia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Virginia compared to Israel?
Israel performs better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Virginia compared to Israel?
The average high temperature in Richmond is 70°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Richmond receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.
What language do they speak in Virginia?
The official language in Virginia is English. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
