Moving to Pennsylvania from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Pennsylvania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Pennsylvania, you would find that Pennsylvania is 0.5% more expensive than United Kingdom overall. A £56,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly $75,400 in Pennsylvania to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 4.8% less
Groceries
pay 38.3% more
Transportation
pay 31.7% less
Housing
pay 2.6% more
Childcare
pay 25.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.7% 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.
What salary do you need in Pennsylvania?
What does your salary buy?
£56,000 → $75,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Pennsylvania
Calculate with your salary →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 Pennsylvania cost about 15% less than cities in United Kingdom.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United Kingdom to Pennsylvania, based on official data.
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Pennsylvania.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United Kingdom performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs better than Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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
Weather in Pennsylvania vs United Kingdom
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 74°/54°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
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| Month | London | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 40°/26°F (4.6°/-3.6°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 44°/28°F (6.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 53°/34°F (11.5°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 64°/44°F (17.7°/6.7°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 74°/54°F (23.2°/12.2°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 87°/69°F (30.6°/20.7°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/19.9°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.7°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 67°/48°F (19.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 56°/39°F (13.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 45°/30°F (7.1°/-1.1°C) |
Met Office
National Weather ServiceCan you move from United Kingdom to Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania than United Kingdom?
Costs in Pennsylvania and United Kingdom are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Pennsylvania?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,850 in Pennsylvania on a £56,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Pennsylvania?
Usually fine from major cities in Pennsylvania. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Pennsylvania compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Pennsylvania compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Philadelphia is 65°F, compared to 60°F in London. Philadelphia receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Pennsylvania?
Both United Kingdom and Pennsylvania share the same official language: English.
