NLVNet Life Value

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Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.

The verdict

Cost of living is similar. Tax rate goes from 44.4% to 22.5%.

Moving to United States? NLV varies by city.

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Tax Comparison

At $75,000 USD equivalent gross salary

🇧🇪 Belgium

Gross€68,807
Income Tax-€21,586
Social-€8,993
Net€38,228
Effective Rate44.4%

🇺🇸 United States

Gross$75,000
Income Tax-$11,131
Social-$5,738
Net$58,131
Effective Rate22.5%

Net difference: +$16,463/year in United States.Full calculator →

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Belgium = 95, United States = 100 (US = 100)

🍔

Big Mac

$5.30→$5.69
+7%
☕

Starbucks Tall Latte

$4.50→$5.50
+22%
🍺

Beer 500ml (bar)

$5.50→$7.00
+27%
📱

iPhone 16 128GB

$900.00→$799.00
-11%
🎬

Netflix Standard (monthly)

$13.49→$15.49
+15%
⛽

1L Gasoline (95)

$1.85→$0.95
-49%
🚇

Single Transit Ticket

$2.60→$2.75
+6%
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Airbnb Studio (city center)

$95.00→$120.00
+26%
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What Salary to Ask For

If you earn €68,807 gross in Belgium ($75,000USD), here's what you need in United States depending on your goal:

Same net income (tax only)

$50,901

You keep the same $41,669/yr net in both countries. United States taxes 26.2% less.

Same purchasing power (recommended)

$53,580

Accounts for the fact that United States is 5% more expensive than Belgium. This is the number to negotiate.

Calculate with your exact salary →

Moving to United States: Practicalities

Visa Openness

45/100

English Level

100/100

Expat Community

15.3%

Digital Nomad Visa

No

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax do I save moving from Belgium to United States?▾
The effective tax rate changes from 44.4% in Belgium to 22.5% in United States. You keep about $16,462.63 more per year in United States.
Is United States cheaper to live in than Belgium?▾
Cost of living is similar between the two countries (within 5% across 30 products).
What salary do I need in United States to match my lifestyle in Belgium?▾
Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Belgium and United States. As a rule of thumb: a similar gross salary should maintain your lifestyle.
Is it worth moving from Belgium to United States?▾
It depends on your priorities. You save on taxes but United States is more expensive to live in. The net benefit depends on your spending pattern.

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Also Consider

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Data last updated: · Sources: World Bank, WHO, OECD, national tax authorities. See methodology.