Moving to Hawaii from Guam

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guam to Hawaii.

Moved in 2017
2

people moved from Guam 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

The numbers behind daily life in Hawaii compared to Guam.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
HI
91.2%

Hawaii performs significantly better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GU
5.4%
HI
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
HI
$64,124

Hawaii performs significantly better than Guam across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GU
77.5 yrs
HI
80.7 yrs

Hawaii performs significantly better than Guam across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guam 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 Guam

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Guam 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 Hawaii?

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

What language do they speak in Hawaii?

The official language in Hawaii is English. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GU
Population 169,086 1,360,301
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1671 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911