Moving to Texas from Spain
What to Expect
Considering a move from Spain to Texas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Spain to Texas, you would find that Texas is 45.7% more expensive than Spain overall. A €65,374 salary in Spain would need to be roughly $77,487 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Austin averages 79°F vs 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Spain and Texas.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $77,487
To maintain the same standard of living in Texas
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.0% more
Groceries
pay 37.9% more
Transportation
pay 5.3% more
Housing
pay 68.9% more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 50.2% 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 Texas cost about 15% 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 Texas.
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 Texas compared to Spain.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Spain performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Spain performs better than Texas 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
Texas 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 Texas 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 | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Madrid | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) |
| Feb | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) |
| Mar | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) |
| Nov | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) |
| Dec | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°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 Texas than Spain?
On average Texas is around 3% pricier than Spain, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Texas?
Budget about $19,372 for 3 months in Texas (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 Texas?
From major Texas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Spain and Texas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Texas compared to Spain?
Spain performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Texas compared to Spain?
The average high temperature in Austin is 79°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Austin receives around 36.2 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.
What language do they speak in Texas?
The official language in Texas is English. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
