Moving to Saint Lucia from Florida

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Florida to Saint Lucia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Florida to Saint Lucia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Florida to Saint Lucia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
851 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Saint Lucia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Lucia?

Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Florida and Saint Lucia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

FL
32.6%
LC
19.7%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

FL
90.4%
LC
78.0%

Florida performs better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FL
4.4%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FL
$57,636
LC
$22,700

Florida performs better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

FL
77.5 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Florida 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.

Tallahassee Rain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallahassee Castries
Jan–Mar 68°/43°F (20°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/71°F (33°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/48°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Tallahassee Castries
Jan 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C)
Feb 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C)
Mar 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C)
Apr 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C)
May 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C)
Jun 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C)
Sep 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C)
Nov 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C)
Dec 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting United States

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Lucia?

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

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Florida?

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Florida?

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

Both Florida and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LC
Population 18,801,310 167,122
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1758
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911