Moving to Bahamas from Wisconsin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Wisconsin to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 56°F in Madison, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Wisconsin to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
10,359 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Bahamas · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bahamas?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Wisconsin and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

WI
37.8%
BS
31.6%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

WI
89.5%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WI
3.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WI
$59,333
BS
$32,000

Wisconsin generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WI
77.7 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs

Wisconsin performs better than Bahamas 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.

Madison Rain: 34.5 in/yr (876 mm)
56° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madison Nassau
Jan–Mar 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Madison Nassau
Jan 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Bahamas 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 Bahamas?

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

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Wisconsin?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Wisconsin?

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 56°F in Madison. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Madison gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Wisconsin and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS
Population 5,686,986 355,608
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1242
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911