($1,311) Movers From New York City, NY to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from New York City to St. George

• Rent prices in St. George are 59% lower than in New York City.
• Home prices in St. George are 33.4% lower than in New York City.
• Income in St. George is 25.0% lower than in New York City.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. George is 27.3% higher than in New York City.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 26.9% lower than in New York City.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 74.11% lower than in New York City.
• Sales taxes in St. George are 15.63% lower than in New York City.
• State income taxes in St. George are 54.59% lower than in New York City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,817.86 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in New York City.

How life is different in New York City vs. St. George

• St. George's population is about 98% less than New York City.
• St. George's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus New York City's lower score of 10.
• St. George is less walkable than New York City with a score of 27 out of 100 vs New York City's 88 out of 100.
• St. George has a bike-friendliness score 45 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as New York City, which has a score of 69 out of 100.
• St. George's crime rate is lower than New York City with a score of 29.02 compared to New York City's 50.83. This means that St. George neighborhoods are safer than 29.02% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and New York City neighborhoods are safer than 50.83%.
• St. George is considered to be safer than New York City with a safety index of 70.98 vs New York City's 49.17.
• Air quality in St. George is good, and in New York City it's good.

Other things to consider for your New York City 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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