Moving to Colorado from Bahamas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Colorado — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bahamas to Colorado. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Denver averages 65°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bahamas to Colorado, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
790 ↑ 13% vs 2022

people moved from Bahamas to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas and Colorado stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

BS
31.6%
CO
26.3%

Colorado performs significantly better than Bahamas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
CO
92.9%

Bahamas performs better than Colorado across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
CO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
CO
$74,650

Colorado performs significantly better than Bahamas across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
CO
78.3 yrs

Colorado performs significantly better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Denver
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 72°/43°F (22°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 85°/55°F (29°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C)
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Month Nassau Denver
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Colorado?

Working remotely from Colorado's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Bahamas and Colorado.

How is healthcare in Colorado compared to Bahamas?

Colorado performs significantly better than Bahamas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Colorado compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in Denver is 65°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Denver receives around 14.3 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Colorado?

Both Bahamas and Colorado share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS
Population 355,608 5,029,196
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911