Moving to Saint Lucia from Ohio

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Ohio to Saint Lucia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Ohio 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Ohio to Saint Lucia.

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

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Lucia compared to Ohio.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

OH
39.5%
LC
19.7%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

OH
89.0%
LC
78.0%

Ohio 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

OH
4.0%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OH
$60,669
LC
$22,700

Ohio 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

OH
75.3 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Ohio 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.

Columbus Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1188 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Columbus Castries
Jan–Mar 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/62°F (29°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/71°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/47°F (20°/8°C)
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Month Columbus Castries
Jan 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C)
Feb 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C)
Mar 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Apr 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C)
May 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C)
Jun 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C)
Aug 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C)
Oct 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C)
Nov 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C)
Dec 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°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?

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

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Ohio?

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

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 76°F in Columbus. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Columbus gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

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

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At a Glance

LC
Population 11,536,504 167,122
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