Moving to Virgin Islands from Mississippi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mississippi to Virgin Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mississippi to Virgin Islands.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Mississippi to Virgin Islands.
Who's moving to Virgin Islands?
Top countries of origin for Virgin Islands's foreign-born residents.
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1.16,886
United States
- 7,103
- 5,510
- 4,642
- 4,588
- 4,067
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Virgin Islands compared to Mississippi.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Mississippi performs better than Virgin Islands 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
Mississippi generally does better on employment & economy, though Virgin Islands leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Mississippi 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 Virgin Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Virgin Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Virgin Islands's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Virgin Islands
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 Virgin Islands?
From major Virgin Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mississippi and Virgin Islands are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?
Both Mississippi and Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.
