Moving to Arizona from Italy
What to Expect
Considering a move from Italy to Arizona? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Italy to Arizona, you would find that Arizona is 32.3% more expensive than Italy overall. A €65,374 salary in Italy would need to be roughly $80,748 in Arizona to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phoenix averages 87°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Italy and Arizona.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $80,748
To maintain the same standard of living in Arizona
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 12.8% more
Groceries
pay 19.0% more
Transportation
pay 13.5% less
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 75.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.0% more
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 Arizona cost about 21% more than cities in Italy.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Italy to Arizona.
people moved from Italy 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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Italy
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Arizona compared to Italy.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Italy performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arizona performs significantly better than Italy 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
Arizona performs significantly better than Italy across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Italy performs better than Arizona 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 | Rome | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Italy
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 Arizona than Italy?
On average Arizona is around 8% pricier than Italy, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Arizona?
Budget about $20,187 for 3 months in Arizona (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 Arizona?
From major Arizona cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Italy and Arizona are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Arizona compared to Italy?
Italy performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arizona compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Phoenix is 87°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Phoenix receives around 8.2 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Arizona?
The official language in Arizona is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
