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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US suspends funding for US Virgin Islands’ housing authority and accuses it of corruption - AP News
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What Residents Say
Considering expat to usvi : r/ExpatFIRE
there is no territory income tax - similar to. Our property tax is ~ $1200/year. All very reasonable. You're going to file US taxes regardless....
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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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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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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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Moving to the US Virgin Islands? : r/virginislands
I will have good income moving to the island but I don't think it's good enough to afford an $850 power bill omg....
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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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If you're a US citizen and work remotely, is it just as easy to ...
I got a work from home job and it's extremely liberating. Not just because I don't have to go into an office every day, but because I'm no longer limited ......
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The USVI is becoming a Third World Country : r/virginislands
Everything is getting very expensive and despite making a good living. My tax returns are never coming but when I was late to file this year I ......
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Relocating to St Croix : r/virginislands
Condos here can be had for around $200k which is the main appeal. Real estate is not very liquid here. Price of food is double state-side ......
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