Moving to South Carolina from Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Samoa to South Carolina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Samoa to South Carolina. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Columbia averages 66°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Samoa to South Carolina.
people moved from Samoa to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in South Carolina compared to Samoa.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
South Carolina performs significantly better than Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
South Carolina performs significantly better than Samoa 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
South Carolina performs significantly better than Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Samoa performs better than South Carolina across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Apia | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Apia | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) | 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) | 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) | 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) |
| May | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) | 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) |
| Sep | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) | 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) | 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) | 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) |
| Dec | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.
Samoa passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from South Carolina?
From major South Carolina cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Samoa and South Carolina are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in South Carolina compared to Samoa?
South Carolina performs significantly better than Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in South Carolina compared to Samoa?
The average high temperature in Columbia is 66°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Columbia receives around 46.3 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.
What language do they speak in South Carolina?
The official language in South Carolina is English. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
