Move to Miami

United States · Expat Guide for Tech Workers

Rent (1BR)

$2,400

Rent (2BR)

$3,200

Transport

$112/mo

Expat Community

5/5

🌟 Why Miami?

  • ✓ No state income tax with growing tech and crypto scene
  • ✓ Gateway to Latin America with strong international community
  • ✓ Beach lifestyle with year-round warm weather
  • ✓ Booming startup ecosystem attracting Silicon Valley transplants

🏠 Best Neighborhoods

Brickell map

Brickell

Financial district, high-rises, young professionals

$2,800/mo
Wynwood map

Wynwood

Art district, murals, trendy restaurants

$2,400/mo
Coconut Grove map

Coconut Grove

Leafy, waterfront, bohemian charm

$2,500/mo
Coral Gables map

Coral Gables

Upscale, Mediterranean architecture, family-friendly

$2,200/mo

✈ Airport

MIA (Miami International)

☔ Weather

Tropical: hot and humid year-round (22-33C). Hurricane season Jun-Nov. Brief afternoon rain showers.

🎓 Schools

Many options (strong international community)

💻 Coworking

Growing (WeWork, Pipeline, LAB Miami)

✅ First Week Checklist

  1. Get a car (public transit is limited outside downtown)
  2. Open a bank account (no state income tax)
  3. Get familiar with hurricane preparedness basics
  4. Explore Brickell and Wynwood for dining and nightlife
  5. Join Miami tech Slack channels and attend local meetups

🏗 Top Industries

Finance Tech Real Estate Tourism