Moving to Marshall Islands from Texas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Texas to Marshall Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Texas to Marshall Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,441 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Marshall Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Marshall Islands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Texas to Marshall Islands.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

TX
36.8%
MH
52.9%

Texas performs better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
MH
38.7%

Texas performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TX
3.9%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
MH
$6,800

Texas generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs

Texas performs better than Marshall Islands 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)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Marshall Islands without a visa.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting United States

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter United States 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 Marshall Islands?

Usually fine from major cities in Marshall Islands. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Texas?

Texas performs better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Texas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MH
Population 25,145,561 79,906
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +692
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911