Moving to California from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to California — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to California, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Macau to California, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Macau
Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and California stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
California performs significantly better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Macau performs better than California across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Macau performs better than California across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 60°/41°F (15°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 90°/57°F (32°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 65°/44°F (18°/7°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 54°/39°F (12.1°/3.8°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.2°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 65°/44°F (18.4°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 71°/46°F (21.7°/7.9°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 87°/56°F (30.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 92°/58°F (33.4°/14.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 91°/58°F (32.9°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 87°/56°F (30.7°/13.2°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 78°/50°F (25.3°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 64°/43°F (17.7°/6.0°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 54°/38°F (12.2°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Macau
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from California?
Working remotely from California's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Macau and California.
What's the weather like in California compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Sacramento is 74°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Sacramento receives around 18.5 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in California?
The official language in California is English. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
