Moving to Austria from Kansas
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kansas to Austria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Kansas to Austria, you would find that Austria is 22.9% more expensive than Kansas. A $75,000 salary in Kansas would need to be roughly €82,708 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Kansas to Austria.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €82,708
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 42.2% more
Groceries
pay 22.0% more
Transportation
pay 61.5% more
Housing
pay 10.4% more
Childcare
pay 24.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.7% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Kansas to Austria, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kansas to Austria.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Austria performs significantly better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs significantly better than Kansas 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
Kansas generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Austria performs significantly better than Kansas across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Topeka | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/53°F (24°/12°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/63°F (30°/17°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/32°F (12°/0°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Topeka | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/19°F (4.1°/-7.3°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 44°/23°F (6.9°/-5.1°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 56°/32°F (13.4°/0.1°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 66°/43°F (19.1°/5.9°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 75°/53°F (24.1°/11.8°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 84°/63°F (28.9°/17.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.9°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 89°/65°F (31.6°/18.6°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/55°F (26.7°/13.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 67°/44°F (19.6°/6.6°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 54°/32°F (12.3°/0.2°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 41°/21°F (4.9°/-5.9°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
National Weather Service
GeoSphere AustriaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Free
Austria passport holder visiting United States
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 Austria than Kansas?
No — Austria is on average about 27% more expensive than Kansas. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Austria?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €20,677 in Austria on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Austria?
Usually fine from major cities in Austria. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Kansas?
Austria performs significantly better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Kansas?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 66°F in Topeka. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Topeka gets 38.9 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Kansas, the official language is English.
