($1,537) Movers From Oklahoma City, OK to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Oklahoma City to St. George

• Rent prices in St. George are 42% higher than in Oklahoma City.
• Home prices in St. George are 156.0% higher than in Oklahoma City.
• Income in St. George is 8.9% lower than in Oklahoma City.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. George is 88.8% higher than in Oklahoma City.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 14.1% higher than in Oklahoma City.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 34.09% lower than in Oklahoma City.
• Sales taxes in St. George are 21.78% lower than in Oklahoma City.
• State income taxes in St. George are 4.21% higher than in Oklahoma City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $5,663.16 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Oklahoma City.

How life is different in Oklahoma City vs. St. George

• St. George's population is about 74% less than Oklahoma City.
• St. George's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Oklahoma City's lower score of 3.
• St. George is less walkable than Oklahoma City with a score of 27 out of 100 vs Oklahoma City's 73 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 Oklahoma City, which has a score of 74 out of 100.
• St. George's crime rate is lower than Oklahoma City with a score of 29.02 compared to Oklahoma City's 49.37. This means that St. George neighborhoods are safer than 29.02% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Oklahoma City neighborhoods are safer than 49.37%.
• St. George is considered to be safer than Oklahoma City with a safety index of 70.98 vs Oklahoma City's 50.63.
• Air quality in St. George is good, and in Oklahoma City it's good.

Other things to consider for your Oklahoma 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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