Moving to United Kingdom from New York
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New York to United Kingdom — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New York to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 15.8% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly £47,200 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 7.4% less
Groceries
pay 33.8% less
Transportation
pay 31.0% more
Housing
pay 27.9% less
Childcare
pay 16.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.3% 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.
What salary do you need in United Kingdom?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → £47,200
To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom
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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 United Kingdom cost about 5% less than cities in New York.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from New York to United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from United States to United Kingdom · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How New York and United Kingdom stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United Kingdom performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs significantly better than New York 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 York performs better than United Kingdom across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United Kingdom performs significantly better than New York across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), 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), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in United Kingdom vs New York
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) |
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| Month | New York City | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) |
National Weather Service
Met OfficeCan you move from New York to United Kingdom?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom than New York?
Generally yes: United Kingdom runs about 16% cheaper than New York on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around £11,800 in United Kingdom for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from United Kingdom?
Working remotely from United Kingdom's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to New York?
United Kingdom performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to New York?
The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in United Kingdom?
Both New York and United Kingdom share the same official language: English.
