Moving to Samoa from Wisconsin

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Wisconsin to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Wisconsin to Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 56°F in Madison, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Wisconsin to Samoa, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
297 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Samoa · UN DESA

Who's moving to Samoa?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Wisconsin to Samoa.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

WI
37.8%
WS
47.3%

Wisconsin performs better than Samoa 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%
WS
78.0%

Wisconsin performs better than Samoa 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%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WI
$59,333
WS
$6,000

Wisconsin performs better than Samoa 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
WS
75.2 yrs

Wisconsin performs better than Samoa 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

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madison Apia
Jan–Mar 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Madison Apia
Jan 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Samoa 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 Samoa?

Usually fine from major cities in Samoa. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Wisconsin?

Wisconsin performs better than Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 56°F in Madison. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Madison gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Wisconsin, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

WS
Population 5,686,986 206,179
Currency United States Dollar ($) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +685
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911