Moving to United States from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
600 ↓ 2% vs 2022

people moved from Saint Lucia to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
US
6.4
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
US
63%

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though United States leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
US
36.1

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
US
14.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
US
13.6t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though United States leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
US
37.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
US
28.2%

United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
US
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
US
$73,600

United States performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
US
80.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
US
5.2

United States performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Washington Rain: 41.5 in/yr (1055 mm)
66° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Washington
Jan–Mar 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/62°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 57°/35°F (14°/2°C)
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Month Castries Washington
Jan 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C)
Feb 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C)
Mar 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C)
Apr 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C)
May 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C)
Jun 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C)
Jul 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C)
Aug 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C)
Sep 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C)
Nov 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C)
Dec 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from United States?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United States has 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is United States safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though United States leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 63% of people in United States feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in United States compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in United States?

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

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At a Glance

LC US
Population 167,122 337,341,954
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911