Moving to Dominica from Louisiana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Louisiana to Dominica? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Louisiana to Dominica. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Louisiana to Dominica.
Who's moving to Dominica?
Top countries of origin for Dominica's foreign-born residents.
- 2,537
- 647
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3.637
United States
- 451
- 312
- 286
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Louisiana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Dominica performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Louisiana performs better than Dominica 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
Louisiana performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Dominica performs significantly better than Louisiana 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 | Baton Rouge | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Baton Rouge | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) |
| Feb | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| May | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) |
| Jun | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) |
| Jul | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) |
| Aug | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
| Sep | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?
From major Dominica cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Dominica are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Louisiana?
Dominica performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.
What language do they speak in Dominica?
Both Louisiana and Dominica share the same official language: English.
