Moving to Australia from Missouri
What to Expect
Considering a move from Missouri to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Missouri to Australia, you would find that Australia is 7.7% more expensive than Missouri. A $75,000 salary in Missouri would need to be roughly A$115,000 in Australia to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 0.7% less
Groceries
pay 3.6% less
Transportation
pay 1.4% more
Housing
pay 6.4% more
Childcare
pay 38.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 35.5% 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.
What salary do you need in Australia?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → A$115,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Australia
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Missouri to Australia.
people moved from United States to Australia · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Australia?
Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.
- 1,285,149
- 653,232
- 611,266
- 579,264
- 286,303
- 269,812
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Missouri.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs significantly better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs significantly better than Missouri 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 Australia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs significantly better than Missouri across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), The World Factbook (2020), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Australia vs Missouri
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kansas City | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/57°F (24°/14°C) | 69°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) | 75°/61°F (24°/16°C) |
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| Month | Kansas City | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/22°F (4.2°/-5.3°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 45°/26°F (7.0°/-3.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 56°/36°F (13.4°/2.1°C) | 78°/65°F (25.4°/18.1°C) |
| Apr | 67°/47°F (19.3°/8.1°C) | 74°/60°F (23.3°/15.3°C) |
| May | 76°/57°F (24.4°/13.9°C) | 69°/54°F (20.6°/12.5°C) |
| Jun | 85°/67°F (29.4°/19.3°C) | 64°/49°F (18.0°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/72°F (32.3°/22.2°C) | 63°/48°F (17.4°/8.7°C) |
| Aug | 89°/70°F (31.4°/21.2°C) | 66°/49°F (18.9°/9.7°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.7°/15.8°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.0°C) |
| Oct | 68°/49°F (19.9°/9.4°C) | 73°/58°F (22.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 54°/37°F (12.3°/2.6°C) | 75°/61°F (23.8°/16.3°C) |
| Dec | 42°/26°F (5.4°/-3.6°C) | 78°/65°F (25.5°/18.3°C) |
National Weather Service
Bureau of MeteorologyCan you move from Missouri to Australia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Australia
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Australia 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 Australia than Missouri?
On average Australia is around 8% pricier than Missouri, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Australia?
Budget about A$28,750 for 3 months in Australia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Australia?
From major Australia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Missouri and Australia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Missouri?
Australia performs significantly better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Missouri?
The average high temperature in Sydney is 72°F, compared to 66°F in Kansas City. Sydney receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kansas City gets 39.1 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
Both Missouri and Australia share the same official language: English.
