Moving to Delaware from United Kingdom
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Delaware — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Delaware, you would find that Delaware is 2.4% more expensive than United Kingdom overall. A £57,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly $77,300 in Delaware to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from United Kingdom to Delaware.
What does your salary buy?
£57,000 → $77,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Delaware
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Restaurants
pay 16.3% less
Groceries
pay 35.4% more
Transportation
pay 41.5% less
Housing
pay 20.5% more
Childcare
pay 22.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.8% 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 Delaware cost about 21% less than cities in United Kingdom.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United Kingdom to Delaware, 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 Delaware stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United Kingdom performs better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs better than Delaware 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
Delaware generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United Kingdom performs better than Delaware across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 84°/65°F (29°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 58°/40°F (15°/4°C) |
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| Month | London | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 43°/27°F (6.3°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 47°/29°F (8.3°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 55°/36°F (12.7°/2.0°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.8°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 83°/63°F (28.4°/17.4°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.4°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 58°/40°F (14.7°/4.3°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 47°/31°F (8.6°/-0.6°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 Delaware than United Kingdom?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Delaware and United Kingdom; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.
How much money do I need to move to Delaware?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a £57,000 comparable salary, that's around $19,325 in Delaware for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Delaware?
Working remotely from Delaware'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 Delaware.
How is healthcare in Delaware compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom performs better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Delaware compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Dover is 66°F, compared to 60°F in London. Dover receives around 46.1 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Delaware?
Both United Kingdom and Delaware share the same official language: English.
