Moving to American Samoa from Illinois

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Illinois to American Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Illinois to American Samoa.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Illinois to American Samoa, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,557

people born in United States live in American Samoa · UN DESA

Who's moving to American Samoa?

Top countries of origin for American Samoa's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Illinois and American Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

IL
89.6%
AS
40.3%

Illinois performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
4.8%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$70,691
AS
$11,200

Illinois performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
76.8 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs

Illinois performs better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter American Samoa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from American Samoa?

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

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Illinois, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AS
Population12,830,63245,443
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish, Samoan
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+1684
Time zones111
Emergency number911