($1,460) Movers From Des Moines, IA to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Des Moines to St. George

• Rent prices in St. George are 54% higher than in Des Moines.
• Home prices in St. George are 160.8% higher than in Des Moines.
• Income is the same in St. George and Des Moines.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. George is 13.8% higher than in Des Moines.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 4.5% higher than in Des Moines.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 50.85% lower than in Des Moines.
• Sales taxes in St. George are 3.57% lower than in Des Moines.
• State income taxes in St. George are 12.50% higher than in Des Moines.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,414.07 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Des Moines.

How life is different in Des Moines vs. St. George

• St. George's population is about 74% less than Des Moines.
• St. George's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Des Moines's lower score of 5.
• St. George is less walkable than Des Moines with a score of 27 out of 100 vs Des Moines's 45 out of 100.
• With a score of 45 out of 100, St. George is more bike-friendly than Des Moines, which has a score of 39 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• St. George's crime rate is higher than Des Moines with a score of 29.02 compared to Des Moines's 5.0. This means that St. George neighborhoods are safer than 29.02% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Des Moines neighborhoods are safer than 5.0%.
• St. George is considered to be safer than Des Moines with a safety index of 70.98 vs Des Moines's 57.8.
• Air quality in St. George is good, and in Des Moines it's good.

Other things to consider for your Des Moines 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

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Dixie", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in St. George.

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