($1,280) Movers From Bakersfield, CA to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Bakersfield to St. George

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

Check out how Bakersfield compares to St. George so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in St. George are 4% higher than in Bakersfield, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Bakersfield.
  Home prices in St. George are 28.7% higher than in Bakersfield.
• Income in St. George is 20.7% lower than in Bakersfield, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in St. George include LHC Health Services Inc, SkyWest Airlines Inc, and Sunroc Corporation.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. George is 13.7% lower than in Bakersfield. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 34.0% lower than in Bakersfield.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 50.85% lower than in Bakersfield.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 18.18% lower than in Bakersfield.
• One perk of moving to St. George is paying less in state income taxes, which are 62.78% lower than in Bakersfield.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,589.65 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Bakersfield.

How life is different in Bakersfield vs. St. George

• St. George might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 80% less than Bakersfield.
• Getting around St. George without a car might be more difficult than in Bakersfield. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Bakersfield is ranked 4. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• St. George neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Bakersfield. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as Bakersfield, which has a score of 37 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.
• St. George and Bakersfield are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 45 and 44 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.
• St. George has a lower crime rate than Bakersfield based on scores of 29.02 and Bakersfield's 58.49, 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. George than in Bakersfield, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 41.51 for Bakersfield. 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. George and Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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

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