($1,643) Movers From Ann Arbor, MI to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Ann Arbor to St. George

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

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

• Rent prices in St. George are 22% lower than in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor.
  Home prices in St. George are 5.6% higher than in Ann Arbor.
• Income in St. George is 12.6% lower than in Ann Arbor, 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 1.1% lower than in Ann Arbor. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 14.4% lower than in Ann Arbor.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 17.14% lower than in Ann Arbor.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 12.50% higher than in Ann Arbor.
• State income taxes in St. George are 16.47% higher than in Ann Arbor.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,966.91 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Ann Arbor.

How life is different in Ann Arbor vs. St. George

• The population of St. George is about 46% greater than Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as Ann Arbor, which has a score of 52 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 Ann Arbor. While Ann Arbor has a bike-friendliness score of 71 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.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in St. George as Ann Arbor. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in St. George. With a crime index of 70.98, St. George ranks lower in overall safety than Ann Arbor, whose index is Ann Arbor's 79.18. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• You can breathe easy knowing that St. George has better air quality than in Ann Arbor. St. George has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Ann Arbor. 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 Ann Arbor 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: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• 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.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Utah moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to St. George. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.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: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

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