Moving to Michigan from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Michigan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Michigan, you would find that Michigan is 82.4% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly $137,000 in Michigan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Michigan.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → $137,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Michigan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.1 times more
Groceries
pay 6.8% more
Transportation
pay 22.9% more
Housing
pay 2.9 times more
Childcare
pay 67.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 62.5% 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 Michigan cost about 35% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Michigan.
people moved from Taiwan 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
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Michigan compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Michigan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan performs better than Michigan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Taiwan performs better than Michigan across all family life metrics.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Taiwan
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 Michigan than Taiwan?
On average Michigan is around 82% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Michigan?
Budget about $34,250 for 3 months in Michigan (based on a NT$2,400,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Michigan?
From major Michigan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Michigan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Michigan?
The official language in Michigan is English. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
