($1,437) Movers From El Paso, TX to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from El Paso to St. George

• Rent prices in St. George are 17% higher than in El Paso.
• Home prices in St. George are 124.7% higher than in El Paso.
• Income is the same in St. George and El Paso.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. George is 178.0% higher than in El Paso.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 72.3% higher than in El Paso.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 38.30% lower than in El Paso.
• Sales taxes in St. George are 6.90% lower than in El Paso.
• State income taxes in St. George are 4.95% higher than in El Paso.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $8,341.09 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in El Paso.

How life is different in El Paso vs. St. George

• St. George's population is about 73% less than El Paso.
• St. George's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus El Paso's lower score of 4.
• St. George is less walkable than El Paso with a score of 27 out of 100 vs El Paso's 40 out of 100.
• With a score of 45 out of 100, St. George is more bike-friendly than El Paso, which has a score of 42 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 El Paso with a score of 29.02 compared to El Paso's 32.51. This means that St. George neighborhoods are safer than 29.02% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and El Paso neighborhoods are safer than 32.51%.
• St. George is considered to be safer than El Paso with a safety index of 70.98 vs El Paso's 67.49.
• Air quality in St. George is good, and in El Paso it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your El Paso 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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