($1,412) Movers From San Jose, CA to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from San Jose to St. George

Moving from San Jose 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 San Jose than in St. George, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

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

• Rent prices in St. George are 43% lower than in San Jose, 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. George.
  Home prices in St. George are 65.5% lower than in San Jose.
• Income in St. George is 29.9% lower than in San Jose, 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 41.4% lower than in San Jose. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 45.2% lower than in San Jose.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 56.06% lower than in San Jose.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 28.04% lower than in San Jose.
• One perk of moving to St. George is paying less in state income taxes, which are 62.78% lower than in San Jose.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,757.21 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Jose.

How life is different in San Jose vs. St. George

• St. George might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 81% less than San Jose.
• Getting around St. George without a car might be more difficult than in San Jose. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas San Jose is ranked 7. 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 San Jose. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as San Jose, which has a score of 51 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. George, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than San Jose. While San Jose has a bike-friendliness score of 62 out of 100, St. George earned a 45. 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. George has a lower crime rate than San Jose based on scores of 29.02 and San Jose's 47.73, 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 San Jose, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 52.27 for San Jose. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• You can breathe easy knowing that St. George has better air quality than in San Jose. St. George has Good air quality, compared to moderate in San Jose. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your San Jose 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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