($1,645) Movers From Augusta, GA to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Augusta to St. George

Moving from Augusta to St. George comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. George is generally more expensive than Augusta, 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. George are 42% higher than in Augusta, 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 Augusta.
  Home prices in St. George are 196.7% higher than in Augusta.
• Income in St. George is 63.6% lower than in Augusta, 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.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in St. George, since the cost of living for a single person in St. George is 14.8% higher than in Augusta. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to St. George, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in St. George is 17.9% higher than in Augusta.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 44.23% lower than in Augusta.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 20.59% lower than in Augusta.
• One perk of moving to St. George is paying less in state income taxes, which are 9.84% lower than in Augusta.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,445.04 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Augusta.

How life is different in Augusta vs. St. George

• St. George might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 11% less than Augusta.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in St. George will be about the same as it currently is in Augusta. 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.
• Living in St. George means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Augusta. St. George is considered more walkable than Augusta, with a score of 27 out of 100 versus 22 out of 100 in Augusta. 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. George is considered more bike-friendly than Augusta in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. St. George has a bike-friendliness score of 45 out of 100, while Augusta is rated as 33 out of 100.
• St. George has a lower crime rate than Augusta based on scores of 29.02 and Augusta's 48.46, 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 Augusta, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 51.54 for Augusta. 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 Augusta 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 Augusta 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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