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Things to know before moving from Iowa to St. George, UT
Cost of living: Iowa vs St. George, UT
| Iowa | St. George | |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent cost | $914 | $1,770 |
| Average home value | $220,277 | $501,557 |
| Average income (per capita) | $70,571 | $58,508 |
| Unemployment rate | 3% | 3% |
| State income tax | 4% | 5% |
St. George sources: Zumper, Zillow, Numbeo
- Rent is about 94% more expensive in St. George than in Iowa.
- Home prices are about 128% higher in St. George than in Iowa.
- The average income is about 17% lower in St. George than in Iowa.
- St. George has a lower unemployment rate than Iowa by about 3%.
- Income taxes are 13% higher in St. George than in Iowa.
How life is different in St. George from Iowa
| St. George | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 180,279 | 3,207,004 |
| Political leaning | Republican 74-23 | Republican 53-45 |
| Summer high | 29ºF | 84ºF |
| Winter low | 28ºF | 10ºF |
| Annual rain | 10" | 35" |
| Annual snow | 2" | 30" |
| Crime index | 29.02 | 16.18 |
St. George sources: Wikipedia, AllTransit, Walk Score, NeighborhoodScout, AirNow
- The population of St. George is approximately 94% lower than the population of Iowa.
- In the last presidential election, St. George voted Republican and Iowa voted Republican.
- The average high in the summertime in St. George is 29ºF and in Iowa, it’s 84ºF.
- During the coldest part of the year, St. George reaches the temperature of 28ºF and Iowa gets down to 10ºF.
- You can expect about 10 inches of annual rainfall in St. George vs 35 inches of rainfall in Iowa.
- In St. George, it snows about 2 inches annually vs 30 inches of snow in Iowa.
- St. George has a higher crime rate than Iowa with a crime index of 29.02 vs 16.18.
Things to do in St. George
Whether you’re looking for parks, museums, sports, or even universities, you’ll be happy to find a plethora of these in St. George.
Museums in St. George
Parks in St. George
Universities in St. George
Other considerations when moving to St. George, UT
- 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: One common and important example of something that should be handled ahead of time is reserving the building's elevator and finding out their rules for using the elevator.
- Parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles, find out ahead of time with your new local rules.
- 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 on the state regulator's official website.
- 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 Utah. Get started here.
- Mover's insurance: Every state has their own requirements when it comes to 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: Peace of mind is priceless. Our moving checklist will help you know you’ve got everything covered.
FAQ
How long does a move from Iowa to St. George take?
The time frame for a move from Iowa to St. George, UT, varies based on your moving method and starting location. The actual loading up of your items should not take more than a day, even with DIY moves.
Obviously, the further upstate you are in Iowa, the longer the drive time to St. George will be. If you’re driving a rental truck, the move could be completed in one or two days, on average, depending on your route and how often you stop.
With professional movers or moving containers, delivery times to St. George from Iowa can range from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the company’s schedule and transit logistics. You can always ask for a general timeline before booking.
How far in advance should I book movers when moving from Iowa to St. George?
Because of the 1338-mile move, it’s best to book your move from Iowa to St. George as soon as you have your moving details. Ideally, you’d book your move two to three months ahead of time.
What time of year is the cheapest to move to St. George, UT?
With the summer highs of 29ºF and the winter lows of 28ºF, most people move to St. George from Iowa during the spring and fall months. To avoid competing during those busy moving seasons, you could save some money by booking your move to St. George during summer or winter.
