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United States of America
The world's biggest job market and fifty very different states; getting a visa and paying for healthcare are the hard parts.
RegionNorth America
CapitalWashington, D.C.
CurrencyUS dollar
LanguageEnglish
Expat saturationHigh (14% foreign born)
Living cost · Mid-rangefrom $2,500/mo
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Your plan for United States of America checklist · timeline · cost breakdown
Affordable move$13,100estimated first-year setup · about 33 weeksMid-range move$25,900estimated first-year setup · about 28 weeksLuxury move$74,250estimated first-year setup · about 20 weeksRetirement move$37,600estimated setup incl. visa, insurance and advice · about 48 weeks
Estimates for one adult before ongoing rent and living costs; couples and families scale up. Tap a plan for the full breakdown.
United States of America by the numbers editorial estimates in US dollars
Worth of the dollar$1 = $1US dollar; no exchange risk. Live rates ↗
Utilities · 85 m² flat$220/moElectric, water, sewer & garbage
Home internet$70/moBroadband, typical plan
Wi-Fi & connectivity score86/100Median fixed broadband ≈ 250 Mbps
Internet reliability90/100Very dependable; rare drops or outages
English day-to-dayNativeHow far English gets you
Remote-work time zoneFull US overlapFull US overlap, partial EU (morning)
Phone & eSIM$50/moLocal plan · travel eSIM ≈ $30/10 GB
Walkability of cities48/100Mixed; a car or rides for most trips
Air quality68/100Good in most cities; wildfire smoke in the west, ozone in LA and Texas summers
Healthy food & food safety56/100FDA allows many additives banned in the EU (some dyes now being phased out); highest ultra-processed share
Severe weather & hazards70/100 riskHurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, blizzards, floods and West Coast earthquakes
Drive on theRightLeft-hand-drive cars · Licence & vehicles →
Embassy & consulatesForeign embassies in the United States ↗All embassies in United States of America ↗
Time zoneSix main zones: Eastern UTC−5 to Hawaii UTC−10Six main zones: Eastern UTC−5 to Hawaii UTC−10; DST in most states
Literacy99%Adult literacy rate
Cost to give birthNo public option; insured $3,000–5,000 out of pocket, uninsured $15,000–30,000No public option; insured $3,000–5,000 out of pocket, uninsured $15,000–30,000
Rural land$3,000–6,000per acre · $3,000–6,000 average farmland; $500 in the West to $15k+ in the Northeast
Beauty of cities80/100Architecture, setting, upkeep and green space
Petrol / fuel$0.95/L≈ $3.60 per US gallon
Doctor visit$150Basic clinic visit, paid privately
Emergency room$1,500Uninsured visit, before treatment
Dentist$150 / $250Check-up & cleaning / one filling
Life expectancy79 yrsAt birth
Unemployment4%National rate
Remote work & digital nomadsRestrictedNo nomad visa; remote work on a visitor visa/ESTA is not permitted
🌤️ Climate
Every climate from Alaska to Hawaii. Chicago has hard winters and hot summers; Miami is tropical; California Mediterranean; the Southwest desert.
Winter · Jan-4°C25°F
Spring · Apr10°C50°F
Summer · Jul24°C75°F
Autumn · Oct12°C54°F
Mean temperatures for New York.
🌧️ Rain & snow
Rainfall about 770 mm (30 in) a year.
Snow Heavy in the north and mountains; none in the south.
⚖️ The law
Official legislationU.S. Code (Cornell LII) — state laws vary ↗
OverviewLaw of United States of America on Wikipedia ↗
Driving On the right. Licence rules →
🏛️ Taxes
Property tax 0.3–2.5% of market value by state (Texas, NJ, IL highest).
Local & regional income tax State income tax 0–13.3% (nine states have none) plus local in some cities.
🎓 University
Not free; in-state public ~$11k/yr, out-of-state $30k, private $45–65k/yr.
📱 Phone & eSIM
Carriers Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile (and Mint, Visible).
Average cost Local SIM or eSIM with generous data about $50/month; a 30-day travel eSIM (Airalo, Holafly, Saily and similar) around $30 for 10 GB.
🎁 Schemes to attract expats
- No federal wealth or VAT taxes
- Nine states with no income tax
- EB-5 investor green card
- O-1 and NIW routes for talent; H-1B lottery for employer-sponsored
Figures are national averages for planning, not quotes; big cities run higher. Tax schemes change often and carry conditions. Verify before you rely on them.
Official sources for United States of America embassies, warnings, law and reference
Foreign embassies in the United States (USA.gov)↗All embassies and consulates in United States of America↗UK FCDO travel advice↗U.S. Code (Cornell LII) — state laws vary↗Law of United States of America (Wikipedia)↗United States of America on Wikipedia↗Visit The USA (Brand USA) (official tourism board)↗World Health Organization country profile↗Numbeo cost-of-living data↗
Government, intergovernmental and reference sites only; no reviews or opinion. Links open in a new tab.
Ratings & warnings independent
Visa informationTypes, step-by-step application, where to applyPassport renewalOfficial renewal links and timingLiveability scoreThe rating and what drives itSafety ratingCrime, stability and what the number meansTravel warningsState Department and UN advisories, liveRegional information & cuisineWhere to live and what you'll eatCommunity & meetupsFinding your people
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Services & daily life one labelled partner per page
Airport taxis & transfersOfficial cabs, apps, rail links and faresTransportationGetting around, driving and licencesTrains, buses & ticketsIntercity travel and where to bookSchoolsInternational, bilingual and local optionsChild care & nanniesNurseries, nannies, au pairs and costsUniversitiesDegrees, fees and student visasPets: vets, boarding & relocationBringing animals, finding a vet and careLanguage classesLearning before and after you landBest restaurantsWhere locals and expats actually eatHospitals & healthcare accessHow to see a doctor, hospitals, insuranceBanking & money transferAccounts, transfers and currencyTax & legal helpResidency, treaties and who to hireJobs boardRoles open to foreigners, updated weeklyCoworking & remote workWork rights, spaces and freelancing
Rated & officialPartners in three tiersOne labelled partner
Life in United States of America faith, wellbeing, shopping and play
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Click here →🕊️ Religious servicesChurches, mosques, synagogues, temples and more🧘 Wellness & spiritualityYoga, retreats, meditation, spas and practitioners🛍️ Retail recommendationsWhere to shop for clothes, tech, homeware and gifts🧺 Groceries & marketsSupermarkets, local markets and what things cost🥾 Recreation & tour guidesOutdoors, sport, day trips and licensed guides📱 Phone & eSIMCarriers, eSIMs, plans and what they cost⛴️ Boats & ferriesFerry routes, marinas, boat rental and ownership🏖️ Beaches, lakes & riversSwimming, water quality and the best spots🚗 Vehicles & driving licenceRent or buy a car, and how to get a local licence🖼️ Art galleries, museums & librariesWhat's free, what costs, and where to start Holidays & festivalsNational holidays, closures and the festivals worth planning around
Holidays & festivalsNational holidays, closures and the festivals worth planning aroundJobs board · United States of America
Search for jobs for free, or post a job for $100 USD.
Roles open to foreigners in United States of America: remote work you can do from New York, and in-person jobs with employers who hire from abroad. Free for job seekers, always. Employers pay a flat $100 per listing, live for 60 days.
Latest listings. Example listings shown until the first real posts go live.
Example · Senior Software Engineer (React / Node)Northwind Labs · Remote, US or EU hours
$95,000–130,000USD
Example · English Teacher (adults & business)International Language Centre · New York · in person
$2,200–$3,200/moUSD