Moving to
United States
The real numbers for United States: take-home pay after tax, the true cost of living in Miami, and how expats and nomads get a visa.
Take-home pay
Net salary in United States after income tax and social security:
Federal-only effective rate for Miami/Florida, which levies no state income tax; the Social Security portion of FICA caps near $14,675/month.
Cost of living · Miami
Visa
No digital-nomad visa; remote work is restricted under B-1/B-2 visitor status and on-shore employment requires a work visa such as H-1B, O-1 or L-1.
Miami is generally safe in its main districts, though property crime varies by neighborhood.
Dial 911 for police, ambulance or fire.
Get paid in your home currency, spend in USD, skip the ~3% bank markup.
Nomad-friendly cover that works from day one — most visas require it.
Moving to United States — FAQ
Is there income tax in United States?
Yes. United States taxes income on progressive brackets. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 16.1%, leaving roughly $50,339.
Can digital nomads get a visa for United States?
United States has no dedicated digital-nomad visa. No digital-nomad visa; remote work is restricted under B-1/B-2 visitor status and on-shore employment requires a work visa such as H-1B, O-1 or L-1.
How much does it cost to live in Miami?
A single person needs roughly $3,000/month in Miami, and a family around $7,000/month, all-in.