Moving to Pennsylvania from Bahamas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bahamas to Pennsylvania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bahamas to Pennsylvania. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harrisburg averages 61°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bahamas to Pennsylvania.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Bahamas
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Pennsylvania compared to Bahamas.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Bahamas performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Bahamas performs better than Pennsylvania across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Pennsylvania generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Pennsylvania 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nassau | Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 71°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 81°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 52°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 36°/21°F (2.5°/-5.9°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.1°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 49°/30°F (9.3°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/10.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 81°/60°F (27.2°/15.5°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.8°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.8°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 63°/42°F (17.4°/5.6°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.6°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 40°/26°F (4.4°/-3.2°C) |
Data:
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 holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Pennsylvania?
From major Pennsylvania cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Bahamas and Pennsylvania are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Pennsylvania compared to Bahamas?
Bahamas performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Pennsylvania compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Harrisburg is 61°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Harrisburg receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Pennsylvania?
Both Bahamas and Pennsylvania share the same official language: English.
