Moving to United States from Italy
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Italy to United States — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Italy to United States, you would find that United States is 43.9% more expensive than Italy overall. A €64,826 salary in Italy would need to be roughly $98,620 in United States to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Italy to United States.
What does your salary buy?
€64,826 → $98,620
To maintain the same standard of living in United States
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 8.8% more
Groceries
pay 33.6% more
Transportation
pay 6.7% less
Housing
pay 95.3% more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 45.7% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Italy to United States, based on official data.
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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30.309,965
Italy
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Italy to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Italy generally does better on safety, though United States leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Italy generally does better on environment, though United States leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
United States 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
United States performs significantly better than Italy across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Italy generally does better on family life, though United States leads in education spending.
Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rome | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Rome | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°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 United States than Italy?
No — United States is on average about 31% more expensive than Italy. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to United States?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $24,655 in United States on a €64,826 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from United States?
Internet is rarely the blocker — United States has 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is United States safe for expats?
Italy generally does better on safety, though United States leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy. About 63% of people in United States feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Italy?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in health coverage index. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 42.5 in Italy. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in United States compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
The official language in United States is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
