Moving to Wisconsin from Lithuania
What to Expect
Considering a move from Lithuania to Wisconsin? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Lithuania to Wisconsin, you would find that Wisconsin is 71.5% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €65,850 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly $87,667 in Wisconsin to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Lithuania and Wisconsin.
What does your salary buy?
€65,850 → $87,667
To maintain the same standard of living in Wisconsin
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 22.7% more
Groceries
pay 85.8% more
Transportation
pay 7.7% more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 3.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.7% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Lithuania to Wisconsin.
people moved from Lithuania 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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Lithuania
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Wisconsin compared to Lithuania.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Lithuania performs better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Lithuania performs better than Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin performs significantly better than Lithuania across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Wisconsin performs significantly better than Lithuania 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 | Vilnius | Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) | 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) | 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Vilnius | Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) | 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) |
| Feb | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) | 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) |
| Mar | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) |
| Apr | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) |
| Jun | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) | 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) | 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) |
| Sep | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) | 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) | 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) | 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) |
| Dec | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) | 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°C) |
Data:
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.
Lithuania passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Lithuania
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 Wisconsin than Lithuania?
On average Wisconsin is around 17% pricier than Lithuania, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Wisconsin?
Budget about $21,917 for 3 months in Wisconsin (based on a €65,850 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Wisconsin?
From major Wisconsin cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Lithuania and Wisconsin are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Wisconsin compared to Lithuania?
Lithuania performs better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Wisconsin compared to Lithuania?
The average high temperature in Madison is 56°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Madison receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.
What language do they speak in Wisconsin?
The official language in Wisconsin is English. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.
