Moving to Missouri from Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mexico to Missouri? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mexico to Missouri, you would find that Missouri is 93.5% more expensive than Mexico overall. A MX$1,315,545 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly $98,081 in Missouri to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Mexico and Missouri.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,315,545 → $98,081
To maintain the same standard of living in Missouri
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 57.0% more
Groceries
pay 50.1% more
Transportation
pay 63.8% more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 3.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 67.9% 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 Mexico to Missouri.
people moved from Mexico to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
-
1.10,853,105
Mexico
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Missouri compared to Mexico.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Mexico performs better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Missouri performs significantly better than Mexico 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
Missouri generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Missouri performs significantly better than Mexico 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 | Mexico City | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Mexico
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 Missouri than Mexico?
On average Missouri is around 31% pricier than Mexico, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Missouri?
Budget about $24,520 for 3 months in Missouri (based on a MX$1,315,545 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Missouri?
From major Missouri cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mexico and Missouri are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Missouri compared to Mexico?
Mexico performs better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Missouri compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Columbia is 66°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Columbia receives around 46.3 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Missouri?
The official language in Missouri is English. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
