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What to know before moving from Long Beach to St. Paul

Moving from Long Beach to St. Paul comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. Paul is generally more expensive than Long Beach, 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. Paul are 35% lower than in Long Beach, 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 66.7% lower than in Long Beach.
• Income in St. Paul is 19.6% lower than in Long Beach, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in St. Paul include Siemens, ACS Group, and 3M.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in St. Paul, since the cost of living for a single person in St. Paul is 35.5% higher than in Long Beach. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. Paul is 29.1% lower than in Long Beach.
• The unemployment rate in St. Paul is 5.77% lower than in Long Beach.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. Paul, since the city’s sales taxes in St. Paul are 3.61% lower than in Long Beach.
• One perk of moving to St. Paul is paying less in state income taxes, which are 25.94% lower than in Long Beach.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,065.27 in St. Paul to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Long Beach.

How life is different in Long Beach vs. St. Paul

• St. Paul might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 33% less than Long Beach.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in St. Paul will be about the same as it currently is in Long Beach. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• St. Paul neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Long Beach. Based on its score of 60 out of 100, St. Paul isn’t as walkable as Long Beach, which has a score of 73 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in St. Paul, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Long Beach. While Long Beach has a bike-friendliness score of 70 out of 100, St. Paul earned a 64. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• St. Paul has a lower crime rate than Long Beach based on scores of 50.86 and Long Beach's 58.58, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in St. Paul than in Long Beach, based on St. Paul’s safety index of 49.14 versus 41.42 for Long Beach. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in St. Paul and Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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

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