Moving to Massachusetts from Spain
What to Expect
Considering a move from Spain to Massachusetts? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Spain to Massachusetts, you would find that Massachusetts is 82.6% more expensive than Spain overall. A €65,374 salary in Spain would need to be roughly $98,414 in Massachusetts to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Boston averages 59°F vs 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Spain and Massachusetts.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $98,414
To maintain the same standard of living in Massachusetts
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 20.2% more
Groceries
pay 63.9% more
Transportation
pay 8.9% more
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 3.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 80.6% 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.
Cost of living by city
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 Massachusetts cost about 55% more than cities in Spain.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Spain to Massachusetts.
people moved from Spain 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
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Massachusetts compared to Spain.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Spain performs better than Massachusetts across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Spain performs better than Massachusetts 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
Massachusetts performs significantly better than Spain across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Spain performs better than Massachusetts 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 | Madrid | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) | 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 78°/62°F (25°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) | 51°/38°F (11°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Madrid | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C) |
| Feb | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) | 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C) |
| Mar | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) | 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C) |
| Apr | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) | 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) | 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) | 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C) |
| Oct | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) | 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) | 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) | 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°C) |
Data:
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.
Spain passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Spain
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 Massachusetts than Spain?
On average Massachusetts is around 31% pricier than Spain, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Massachusetts?
Budget about $24,604 for 3 months in Massachusetts (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 Massachusetts?
From major Massachusetts cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Spain and Massachusetts are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Massachusetts compared to Spain?
Spain performs better than Massachusetts across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Massachusetts compared to Spain?
The average high temperature in Boston is 59°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Boston receives around 43.8 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.
What language do they speak in Massachusetts?
The official language in Massachusetts is English. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
