Moving to Pennsylvania from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Luxembourg to Pennsylvania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Luxembourg to Pennsylvania, you would find that Pennsylvania is 8.3% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,374 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly $49,950 in Pennsylvania 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 Luxembourg and Pennsylvania.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $49,950

To maintain the same standard of living in Pennsylvania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 28.4% less

Groceries

pay 2.4% more

Transportation

pay 38.3% less

Housing

pay 22.2% less

Childcare

pay 44.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 8.8% more

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.15 USD (June 2026)

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 Luxembourg to Pennsylvania.

Moved in 2023
20 ↑ 5% vs 2022

people moved from Luxembourg to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Pennsylvania compared to Luxembourg.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

LU
22.6%
PA
34.4%

Luxembourg performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

LU
99.0%
PA
88.8%

Luxembourg performs better than Pennsylvania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
PA
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
PA
$61,506

Pennsylvania generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
PA
76.8 yrs

Luxembourg performs better than Pennsylvania across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Harrisburg Rain: 43.6 in/yr (1108 mm)
61° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Harrisburg
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 71°/50°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 81°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 52°/34°F (11°/1°C)
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Month Luxembourg Harrisburg
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 36°/21°F (2.5°/-5.9°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.1°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 49°/30°F (9.3°/-0.9°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/10.1°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 81°/60°F (27.2°/15.5°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.8°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.0°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.8°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 63°/42°F (17.4°/5.6°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.6°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 40°/26°F (4.4°/-3.2°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Luxembourg passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Pennsylvania than Luxembourg?

On average Pennsylvania is about 33% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Pennsylvania?

Budget about $12,488 for 3 months in Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania?

From major Pennsylvania cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Luxembourg and Pennsylvania are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Pennsylvania compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Pennsylvania compared to Luxembourg?

The average high temperature in Harrisburg is 61°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Harrisburg receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Pennsylvania?

The official language in Pennsylvania is English. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU
Population 650,364 12,702,379
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911