Moving to Illinois from American Samoa

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What to Expect

Considering a move from American Samoa to Illinois? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Illinois compared to American Samoa.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
IL
89.6%

Illinois performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
IL
4.8%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
IL
$70,691

Illinois performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
IL
76.8 yrs

Illinois performs significantly better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter American Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Illinois?

From major Illinois cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Illinois are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Illinois?

The official language in Illinois is English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS
Population45,44312,830,632
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglish, SamoanEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1684+1
Time zones111
Emergency number911