Moving to Pennsylvania from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Pennsylvania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Pennsylvania, you would find that Pennsylvania is 2.8% more expensive than Netherlands overall. A €65,700 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $62,621 in Pennsylvania 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 Netherlands and Pennsylvania.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → $62,621
To maintain the same standard of living in Pennsylvania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 26.9% less
Groceries
pay 38.2% more
Transportation
pay 36.3% less
Housing
pay 0.8% more
Childcare
pay 76.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.2% less
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 Netherlands to Pennsylvania.
people moved from Netherlands 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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Netherlands
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Pennsylvania compared to Netherlands.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Netherlands performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Netherlands performs better than Pennsylvania 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
Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though Pennsylvania leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Netherlands 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amsterdam | Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 71°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 81°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 52°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 36°/21°F (2.5°/-5.9°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.1°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 49°/30°F (9.3°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/10.1°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 81°/60°F (27.2°/15.5°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.8°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.0°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.8°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 63°/42°F (17.4°/5.6°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.6°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 40°/26°F (4.4°/-3.2°C) |
Data:
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.
Netherlands passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Netherlands
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 Pennsylvania than Netherlands?
On average Pennsylvania is about 17% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Pennsylvania?
Budget about $15,655 for 3 months in Pennsylvania (based on a €65,700 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 Netherlands and Pennsylvania are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Pennsylvania compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Pennsylvania compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Harrisburg is 61°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Harrisburg receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Pennsylvania?
The official language in Pennsylvania is English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
