Moving to Arizona from United Kingdom
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Arizona — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Arizona, you would find that Arizona is 0.8% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £56,672 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly $69,070 in Arizona to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phoenix averages 87°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from United Kingdom to Arizona.
What does your salary buy?
£56,672 → $69,070
To maintain the same standard of living in Arizona
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 13.6% more
Groceries
pay 35.0% more
Transportation
pay 34.2% less
Housing
pay 32.5% more
Childcare
pay 26.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.2% less
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 Arizona cost about 8% more than cities in United Kingdom.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United Kingdom to Arizona, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from United Kingdom 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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17.673,667
United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
How United Kingdom and Arizona stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United Kingdom performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs better than Arizona 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
Arizona performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United Kingdom performs better than Arizona 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 | London | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
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| Month | London | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) |
Met Office
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Arizona than United Kingdom?
Generally yes: Arizona runs about 8% cheaper than United Kingdom on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Arizona?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a £56,672 comparable salary, that's around $17,268 in Arizona for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Arizona?
Working remotely from Arizona's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in United Kingdom and Arizona.
How is healthcare in Arizona compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arizona compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Phoenix is 87°F, compared to 60°F in London. Phoenix receives around 8.2 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Arizona?
Both United Kingdom and Arizona share the same official language: English.
