Expatriation in United States for American citizens
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Before departure
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Visa & requirements
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Expatriation budget
- Hostel / coliving
- Street food
- Café + wifi
- Private apartment
- Dedicated coworking
- Restaurants
- Furnished studio
- Premium coworking
- Going out
Monthly budget for returners/movers
NYC: $4,000–7,000/month. SF/LA: $3,500–6,000/month. Austin/Denver/Miami: $2,500–4,500/month. Mid-size cities: $2,000–3,500/month. Health insurance: $300–800/month on marketplace, often free with employer.
Internet & connectivity
Internet across the US
Fiber: Verizon Fios, AT&T, Google Fiber ($50–80/month). 5G via T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T. Starlink for rural ($120/month). Municipal fiber expanding. Compare at broadbandnow.com before choosing a home.
Average speed: 200 Mbps
Taxation & obligations
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Steps to settle in United States
Domestic relocation
- Research state taxes (0% in TX, FL, NV, WY)
- Compare cost of living between cities
- Health insurance: employer or ACA marketplace
- Set up local services (utilities, internet)
Work setup
- Update address with IRS
- State driver's licence and vehicle registration
- Voter registration in new state
- Professional licence transfer if applicable
Financial
- State income tax varies: 0% to 13.3% (California)
- Property tax research
- Cost of living adjustments to salary
- 401(k) and health plan updates
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