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What to know before moving from Louisville to St. Louis

Moving from Louisville to St. Louis comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. Louis is generally more expensive than Louisville, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices are the same in St. Louis and Louisville.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in St. Louis.
  Home prices in St. Louis are 29.3% lower than in Louisville.
• Income in St. Louis is 5.3% lower than in Louisville, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in St. Louis include BJC HealthCare, Walmart, and Washington University.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in St. Louis, since the cost of living for a single person in St. Louis is 39.0% higher than in Louisville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to St. Louis, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in St. Louis is 45.0% higher than in Louisville.
• The unemployment rate in St. Louis is 26.00% higher than in Louisville.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in St. Louis, since the city’s sales taxes in St. Louis are 61.33% higher than in Louisville.
• State income taxes in St. Louis are 20.00% higher than in Louisville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,171.32 in St. Louis to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Louisville.

How life is different in Louisville vs. St. Louis

• St. Louis might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 63% less than Louisville.
• St. Louis offers better access to buses and trains than Louisville, based on public transportation ratings. St. Louis has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 6 in Louisville. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• St. Louis neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Louisville. Based on its score of 66 out of 100, St. Louis isn’t as walkable as Louisville, which has a score of 91 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in St. Louis, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Louisville. While Louisville has a bike-friendliness score of 79 out of 100, St. Louis earned a 58. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in St. Louis is higher than in Louisville, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 69.65 in St. Louis, it is 56.68 in Louisville. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in St. Louis. With a crime index of 30.35, St. Louis ranks lower in overall safety than Louisville, whose index is Louisville's 43.32. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in St. Louis isn’t as good as it is in Louisville, so you may want to take precautions if you suffer from conditions like allergies or asthma. St. Louis has an air quality rating of Moderate, and Louisville is considered to be good. Cities with good to moderate air quality may have varying levels of minor potential for health risks for certain people. Beyond the moderate rating, those health risks increase in severity and the amount of residents affected.

Other things to consider for your Louisville vs. St. Louis move

• Weather: St. Louis experiences hot summers, cold winters, many thunderstorms, and tornados. There's a chance that the climate will affect your move so be sure to check the forecast ahead of time.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: Movers that provide local and intrastate relocation services in Missouri fall under the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Every household goods mover operating in the state is required to have a MoDOT Number.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Missouri moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Missouri doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to St. Louis. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.Opt for Released Value Protection, the budget-friendly choice with no extra cost from movers. This minimal coverage ensures that movers are liable for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per item. For a comprehensive coverage of your valuables, explore alternative options with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider. Ensure the full value of your items is covered by consulting with the moving company for suitable alternatives.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

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