Moving to Guam from United States

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What to Expect

Considering a move from United States to Guam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from United States to Guam.

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

The numbers behind daily life in Guam compared to United States.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

US
5.8
GU
4.3

Guam performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

US
13.6t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than United States across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

US
38.9
GU
1.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

US
94.7%
GU
80.5%

United States performs better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

US
4.2%
GU
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

US
$90,027
GU
$41,833

United States performs better than Guam across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

US
78.9 yrs
GU
77.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.5
GU
11.5

United States performs better than Guam across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), The World Factbook (2001–2022). How we calculate this

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guam: 1.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guam safe for expats?

Guam performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in United States.

What language do they speak in Guam?

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

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At a Glance

US GU
Population 341,784,857 168,999
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +1671
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 —