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What to know before moving from Anaheim to St. Paul

Moving from Anaheim to St. Paul means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Anaheim than in St. Paul, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Anaheim compares to St. Paul so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in St. Paul are 47% lower than in Anaheim, 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. Paul.
  Home prices in St. Paul are 69.9% lower than in Anaheim.
• Income in St. Paul is 28.3% lower than in Anaheim, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in St. Paul include Siemens, ACS Group, and 3M.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. Paul is 33.4% lower than in Anaheim. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. Paul is 62.3% lower than in Anaheim.
• The unemployment rate in St. Paul is 19.51% higher than in Anaheim.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in St. Paul, since the city’s sales taxes in St. Paul are 27.48% higher than in Anaheim.
• One perk of moving to St. Paul is paying less in state income taxes, which are 25.94% lower than in Anaheim.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,999.45 in St. Paul to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Anaheim.

How life is different in Anaheim vs. St. Paul

• St. Paul might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 13% less than Anaheim.
• St. Paul offers better access to buses and trains than Anaheim, based on public transportation ratings. St. Paul has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 5 in Anaheim. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in St. Paul means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Anaheim. St. Paul is considered more walkable than Anaheim, with a score of 60 out of 100 versus 56 out of 100 in Anaheim. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, St. Paul is considered more bike-friendly than Anaheim in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. St. Paul has a bike-friendliness score of 64 out of 100, while Anaheim is rated as 52 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in St. Paul as Anaheim. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• St. Paul is generally as safe as Anaheim, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in St. Paul and Anaheim is generally the same (Good). 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 Anaheim vs. St. Paul move

• Weather: St. Paul has frigid and snowy winters, while summers are warm to hot and humid. St. Paul experiences a full range of precipitation and related weather events, including snow, sleet, ice, rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and fog
• 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: To operate legally within the state, Minnesota household goods movers must have a current permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Before being granted operating authority, each moving company must file a public tariff, provide proof of insurance and submit a Certificate of Compliance to MnDOT. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Minnesota moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Minnesota 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. Paul. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.In Minnesota, opt for the budget-friendly Released Value Protection provided by movers at no extra charge. While economical, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For full value coverage of your items, consult with your chosen moving company for alternatives or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in St. Paul

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Pigs Eye", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in St. Paul.

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