Moving to Saint Lucia from Washington

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Washington to Saint Lucia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Washington to Saint Lucia. 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 Saint Lucia.

Living there in 2020
851 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Saint Lucia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Lucia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Lucia compared to Washington.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

WA
31.1%
LC
19.7%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

WA
93.1%
LC
78.0%

Washington performs better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WA
5.3%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WA
$87,768
LC
$22,700

Washington performs better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WA
79.2 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs

Washington performs better than Saint Lucia 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)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Olympia Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1270 mm)
60° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Olympia Castries
Jan–Mar 50°/34°F (10°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/43°F (18°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/36°F (11°/2°C)
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Month Olympia Castries
Jan 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C)
Feb 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C)
Mar 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C)
Apr 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C)
May 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C)
Jun 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C)
Jul 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C)
Aug 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C)
Sep 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C)
Oct 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C)
Nov 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C)
Dec 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Lucia?

From major Saint Lucia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Washington and Saint Lucia are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Washington?

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Washington?

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

Both Washington and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LC
Population 6,724,540 167,122
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1758
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911