Moving to Dominica from Wisconsin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Wisconsin to Dominica. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 56°F in Madison, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Wisconsin to Dominica.

Living there in 2020
637 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Wisconsin.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

WI
37.8%
DM
27.9%

Dominica 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%
DM
81.0%

Wisconsin performs better than Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WI
$59,333
DM
$15,900

Wisconsin performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WI
77.7 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs

Dominica performs significantly better than Wisconsin 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madison Roseau
Jan–Mar 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Madison Roseau
Jan 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Dominica 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 Dominica?

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

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Wisconsin?

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

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 56°F in Madison. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Madison gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

DM
Population 5,686,986 74,629
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1767
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911