Moving to Cook Islands from Washington
What to Expect
Considering a move from Washington to Cook Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Washington to Cook Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Washington to Cook Islands.
Who's moving to Cook Islands?
Top countries of origin for Cook Islands's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cook Islands compared to Washington.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Washington performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Washington performs better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington performs better than Cook 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 Cook Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Cook Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cook Islands's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Cook Islands
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Cook Islands?
From major Cook Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Washington and Cook Islands are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Washington?
Washington performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Cook Islands?
The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Washington, the official language is English.
