Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Mississippi

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mississippi to Antigua and Barbuda? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Mississippi to Antigua and Barbuda. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 76°F in Jackson, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mississippi to Antigua and Barbuda.

Living there in 2020
2,747 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Antigua and Barbuda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Antigua and Barbuda?

Top countries of origin for Antigua and Barbuda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mississippi.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

MS
41.9%
AG
18.9%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

MS
82.0%
AG
96.0%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Mississippi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
3.1%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$41,778
AG
$28,700

Mississippi performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
71.9 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Mississippi 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.

Jackson Rain: 54.3 in/yr (1380 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jackson Saint John's
Jan–Mar 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Jackson Saint John's
Jan 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda?

From major Antigua and Barbuda cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mississippi and Antigua and Barbuda are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mississippi?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mississippi?

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 76°F in Jackson. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Jackson gets 54.3 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

Both Mississippi and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG
Population 2,967,297 100,335
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1268
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911