($1,694) Movers From Seattle, WA to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Seattle to St. George

• Rent prices in St. George are 10% lower than in Seattle.
• Home prices in St. George are 40.4% lower than in Seattle.
• Income in St. George is 24.8% lower than in Seattle.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. George is 48.8% higher than in Seattle.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 11.8% lower than in Seattle.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 39.58% lower than in Seattle.
• Sales taxes in St. George are 34.78% lower than in Seattle.
• State income taxes in St. George are 4.95% higher than in Seattle.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,464.73 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Seattle.

How life is different in Seattle vs. St. George

• St. George's population is about 76% less than Seattle.
• St. George's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Seattle's lower score of 8.
• St. George is less walkable than Seattle with a score of 27 out of 100 vs Seattle's 74 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 Seattle, which has a score of 71 out of 100.
• St. George's crime rate is lower than Seattle with a score of 29.02 compared to Seattle's 58.88. This means that St. George neighborhoods are safer than 29.02% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Seattle neighborhoods are safer than 58.88%.
• St. George is considered to be safer than Seattle with a safety index of 70.98 vs Seattle's 49.23.
• Air quality in St. George is good, and in Seattle it's good.

Other things to consider for your Seattle 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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