Moving to Guam from Texas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Texas to Guam — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Texas to Guam.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Texas to Guam, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
19,572 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Guam · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guam?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Texas and Guam stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
GU
80.5%

Texas performs better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TX
3.9%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
GU
$35,600

Texas performs better than Guam across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs

Guam performs significantly better than Texas 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 Guam. To live, work, or study long-term in Guam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guam's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Guam 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 Guam?

Working remotely from Guam's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Texas and Guam.

What language do they speak in Guam?

The official languages in Guam are Chamorro, English and Spanish. In Texas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GU
Population25,145,561169,086
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishChamorro, English, Spanish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+1671
Time zones111
Emergency number911