($1,192) Movers From Bakersfield, CA to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Bakersfield to St. George

• Rent prices in St. George are 4% higher than in Bakersfield.
• Home prices in St. George are 28.7% higher than in Bakersfield.
• Income in St. George is 20.7% lower than in Bakersfield.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. George is 13.7% lower than in Bakersfield.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 34.0% lower than in Bakersfield.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 50.85% lower than in Bakersfield.
• Sales taxes in St. George are 18.18% lower than in Bakersfield.
• State income taxes in St. George are 62.78% lower than in Bakersfield.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,589.65 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Bakersfield.

How life is different in Bakersfield vs. St. George

• St. George's population is about 80% less than Bakersfield.
• St. George's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Bakersfield's lower score of 4.
• St. George is less walkable than Bakersfield with a score of 27 out of 100 vs Bakersfield's 37 out of 100.
• With a score of 45 out of 100, St. George is more bike-friendly than Bakersfield, which has a score of 44 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• St. George's crime rate is lower than Bakersfield with a score of 29.02 compared to Bakersfield's 58.49. This means that St. George neighborhoods are safer than 29.02% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Bakersfield neighborhoods are safer than 58.49%.
• St. George is considered to be safer than Bakersfield with a safety index of 70.98 vs Bakersfield's 41.51.
• Air quality in St. George is good, and in Bakersfield it's good.

Other things to consider for your Bakersfield vs. St. George move

• Weather: April, October and May are the best months to move to St. George, while you may need additional weather consideration during July and August as these months get hotter compared to other months.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to St. George. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in St. George

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Dixie", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in St. George.

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