Moving to Saint Lucia from Maryland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Maryland to Saint Lucia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Maryland to Saint Lucia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Maryland to Saint Lucia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
851 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Saint Lucia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Lucia?

Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Maryland to Saint Lucia.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MD
33.4%
LC
19.7%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MD
91.6%
LC
78.0%

Maryland performs better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
3.7%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$69,127
LC
$22,700

Maryland performs better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
76.8 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Maryland 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.

Annapolis Rain: 47.3 in/yr (1201 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Annapolis Castries
Jan–Mar 50°/33°F (10°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/42°F (15°/6°C)
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Month Annapolis Castries
Jan 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C)
Feb 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C)
Mar 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C)
Apr 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C)
May 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C)
Jun 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C)
Sep 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C)
Oct 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C)
Nov 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C)
Dec 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Lucia?

Usually fine from major cities in Saint Lucia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Maryland?

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Maryland?

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 68°F in Annapolis. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Annapolis gets 47.3 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

Both Maryland and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LC
Population 5,773,552 167,122
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1758
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911