Moving to American Samoa from Iowa
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iowa to American Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iowa to American Samoa.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Iowa to American Samoa, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to American Samoa?
Top countries of origin for American Samoa's foreign-born residents.
- 15,880
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2.2,557
United States
- 1,292
- 1,118
- 725
- 599
Key Indicator Comparison
How Iowa and American Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Iowa performs better than American 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
Iowa performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Iowa 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 holder visiting American Samoa
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Iowa and American Samoa.
What language do they speak in American Samoa?
The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Iowa, the official language is English.
