Moving to Iowa from Slovenia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Slovenia to Iowa? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Slovenia to Iowa, you would find that Iowa is 30.7% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,374 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly $76,253 in Iowa to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovenia and Iowa.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $76,253
To maintain the same standard of living in Iowa
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.0% more
Groceries
pay 30.4% more
Transportation
pay 1.8% less
Housing
pay 42.6% more
Childcare
pay 99.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 61.9% 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.
Get free moving quotes to Iowa
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Slovenia to Iowa.
people moved from Slovenia 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
- · · ·
-
138.14,046
Slovenia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Iowa compared to Slovenia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovenia performs better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Slovenia performs better than Iowa 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
Iowa performs significantly better than Slovenia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Slovenia performs better than Iowa 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 | Ljubljana | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Ljubljana | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.
Slovenia passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Slovenia
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 Iowa than Slovenia?
Iowa and Slovenia are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Iowa?
Budget about $19,063 for 3 months in Iowa (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Iowa?
From major Iowa cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Slovenia and Iowa are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Iowa compared to Slovenia?
Slovenia performs better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Iowa compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Des Moines is 60°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Des Moines receives around 36.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Iowa?
The official language in Iowa is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
