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What to know before moving from Evansville to St. George

Moving from Evansville to St. George comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. George is generally more expensive than Evansville, 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 104% higher than in Evansville, 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 Evansville.
  Home prices in St. George are 178.6% higher than in Evansville.
• Income in St. George is 2.6% lower than in Evansville, 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 36.0% higher than in Evansville. 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 22.0% higher than in Evansville.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 47.27% lower than in Evansville.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 3.57% lower than in Evansville.
• State income taxes in St. George are 57.14% higher than in Evansville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,080.91 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Evansville.

How life is different in Evansville vs. St. George

• The population of St. George is about 54% greater than Evansville, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Getting around St. George without a car might be more difficult than in Evansville. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Evansville is ranked 3. 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 Evansville. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as Evansville, which has a score of 44 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 Evansville are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 45 and 43 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.
• The crime rate in St. George is higher than in Evansville, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 29.02 in St. George, it is 5.0 in Evansville. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in St. George than in Evansville, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 56.42 for Evansville. 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 Evansville. St. George has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Evansville. 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 Evansville 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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