Moving to New Jersey from Mexico
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mexico to New Jersey — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Mexico to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 2.7 times more expensive than Mexico overall. A MX$1,315,545 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly $136,883 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Trenton averages 63°F vs 74°F in Mexico City, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Mexico to New Jersey.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,315,545 → $136,883
To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey
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Restaurants
pay 82.3% more
Groceries
pay 86.2% more
Transportation
pay 76.8% more
Housing
pay 3.2 times more
Childcare
pay 6.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 times 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in New Jersey cost about 97% more than cities in Mexico.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Mexico to New Jersey, and how the trend has changed.
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.
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1.10,853,105
Mexico
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
How Mexico and New Jersey stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Mexico performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Jersey 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
New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New Jersey 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 | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°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 New Jersey than Mexico?
Day-to-day costs in New Jersey run about 83% higher than Mexico on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a MX$1,315,545 comparable salary, that's around $34,221 in New Jersey for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from New Jersey?
Working remotely from New Jersey's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mexico and New Jersey.
How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Mexico?
Mexico performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in New Jersey?
The official language in New Jersey is English. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
