Notable
Uses a mirror tax code. No federal income tax on VI-source income for bona fide residents. Economic Development Commission (EDC) benefits can reduce income tax to 1% and offer 90% reduction on corporate taxes for qualifying businesses.
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Mirror code: residents pay income tax to USVI government. EDC benefits can reduce effective rate to near 1% for qualifying applicants.
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Federal capital gains rates via mirror code; potential reduction under EDC program
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
-0.3% job growth · 9% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Daily Life
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Consumer Fireworks
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Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 78°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
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Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
6.5% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Partial exemption for service-connected disability
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
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What Residents Say
Considering expat to usvi : r/ExpatFIRE
there is no territory income tax - similar to living in a state like FL or TX. Our property tax is ~ $1200/year. All very reasonable. Our only ......
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I am thinking about moving to the US Virgin Islands. Good ...
My wife is a nurse so she can get a job anywhere. I have an MBA and currently work in government. We are thinking about moving to the US virgin islands ......
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I lived in the U.S. Virgin Islands from 2009 to 2020. AMA
The cost of living there is very expensive, like San Fransisco levels. Goods from the US were fairly available. Amazon orders took months to get to the Island....
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For those who live on one of the USVIs, how would you ...
For those who live on one of the USVIs, how would you describe the quality of life for the average resident and who would you, or would you not, recommend ......
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How do I relocate to the US Virgin Islands : r/virginislands
Any advice on how to do this? I have 2 cats that I also need to bring with me....
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Is becoming a US territorial resident a good idea for ...
US outer territories are usually overlooked by most in the US. As many look to expatriate to exotic lands. Though just curious whether it’s a good ......
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Moving to the US Virgin Islands? : r/virginislands
I am looking for any recommendations on what part of the island to live on, if I should pay to have my car & household items shipped, traveling with a pet, and ...
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Move to St. Croix? : r/stcroix
Hello! I have this incredible opportunity to take on a roll that could be a COMPLETE game changer for my career (and life). Accepting it would require ......
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Building our Retirement Home - USVI Questions
There is a good deal of open land on the island and it's relatively affordable. Building costs are high and it is risky to try and do things ......
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Income tax : r/virginislands
There is no local taxes, only the federal ones you are already paying anywhere else in the US so far as payroll goes. I believe the property tax is 1.5%....
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