Moving to Idaho from South Korea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from South Korea to Idaho — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from South Korea to Idaho, you would find that Idaho is 64.3% more expensive than South Korea overall. A ₩114,600,750 salary in South Korea would need to be roughly $91,870 in Idaho to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from South Korea to Idaho.
What does your salary buy?
₩114,600,750 → $91,870
To maintain the same standard of living in Idaho
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 10.7% less
Transportation
pay 27.4% more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 68.0% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from South Korea to Idaho, based on official data.
people moved from South Korea 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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South Korea
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from South Korea to Idaho.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
South Korea performs better than Idaho across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
South Korea performs better than Idaho 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
South Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Idaho leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
South Korea performs better than Idaho 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 | Seoul | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 87°/57°F (30°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) | 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Seoul | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) | 38°/25°F (3.2°/-4.1°C) |
| Feb | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.1°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) | 55°/34°F (12.6°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) | 62°/39°F (16.8°/4.1°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) | 72°/47°F (22.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jun | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) | 81°/54°F (27.4°/12.1°C) |
| Jul | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) | 91°/60°F (32.9°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) | 79°/51°F (26.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/4.9°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) | 48°/32°F (9.0°/-0.1°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) | 38°/24°F (3.1°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Korea Meteorological Administration,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea 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.
South Korea passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting South Korea
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 Idaho than South Korea?
No — Idaho is on average about 22% more expensive than South Korea. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Idaho?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $22,968 in Idaho on a ₩114,600,750 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Idaho?
Usually fine from major cities in Idaho. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Idaho compared to South Korea?
South Korea performs better than Idaho across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Idaho compared to South Korea?
The average high temperature in Boise is 64°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Boise receives around 11.7 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.
What language do they speak in Idaho?
The official language in Idaho is English. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.
