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What to know before moving from Phoenix to St. Louis

Moving from Phoenix to St. Louis comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. Louis is generally more expensive than Phoenix, 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 in St. Louis are 26% lower than in Phoenix, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in St. Louis.
  Home prices in St. Louis are 58.3% lower than in Phoenix.
• Income in St. Louis is 2.4% higher than in Phoenix, so you could earn more 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 9.3% higher than in Phoenix. 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 25.8% higher than in Phoenix.
• The unemployment rate in St. Louis is 4.55% lower than in Phoenix.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in St. Louis, since the city’s sales taxes in St. Louis are 12.56% higher than in Phoenix.
• State income taxes in St. Louis are 92.00% higher than in Phoenix.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,278.60 in St. Louis to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Phoenix.

How life is different in Phoenix vs. St. Louis

• St. Louis might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 82% less than Phoenix.
• St. Louis offers better access to buses and trains than Phoenix, based on public transportation ratings. St. Louis has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 6 in Phoenix. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in St. Louis means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Phoenix. St. Louis is considered more walkable than Phoenix, with a score of 66 out of 100 versus 41 out of 100 in Phoenix. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• St. Louis and Phoenix are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 58 and 56 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• The crime rate in St. Louis is higher than in Phoenix, 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 53.06 in Phoenix. 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 Phoenix, whose index is Phoenix's 46.94. 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 and Phoenix is generally the same (Moderate). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Phoenix 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: 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: 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. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Missouri moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Missouri 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. Louis. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.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: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in St. Louis

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Chess Capital of the World ", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in St. Louis.

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