Moving to Samoa from California
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from California to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from California to Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 74°F in Sacramento, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from California to Samoa, based on official data.
Who's moving to Samoa?
Top countries of origin for Samoa's foreign-born residents.
- 1,307
- 1,218
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3.297
United States
- 270
- 110
- 85
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from California to Samoa.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
California performs better than Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
California performs better than Samoa 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
California performs better than Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
California performs better than Samoa across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sacramento | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/41°F (15°/5°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/51°F (26°/11°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/57°F (32°/14°C) | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/44°F (18°/7°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Sacramento | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/39°F (12.1°/3.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) |
| Mar | 65°/44°F (18.4°/6.7°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) |
| Apr | 71°/46°F (21.7°/7.9°C) | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) |
| May | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/56°F (30.6°/13.2°C) | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 92°/58°F (33.4°/14.7°C) | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) |
| Aug | 91°/58°F (32.9°/14.4°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Sep | 87°/56°F (30.7°/13.2°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 78°/50°F (25.3°/10.1°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 64°/43°F (17.7°/6.0°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | 54°/38°F (12.2°/3.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Samoa. To live, work, or study long-term in Samoa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Samoa's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on Arrival
Samoa passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Samoa?
Usually fine from major cities in Samoa. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Samoa compared to California?
California performs better than Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Samoa compared to California?
The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Sacramento. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Sacramento gets 18.5 in.
What language do they speak in Samoa?
The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In California, the official language is English.
