($1,496) Movers From St. Paul, MN to Paradise, NV

What to know before moving from St. Paul to Paradise

Moving from St. Paul to Paradise means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in St. Paul than in Paradise, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how St. Paul compares to Paradise so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Paradise are 42% higher than in St. Paul, 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 St. Paul.
  Home prices in Paradise are 33.7% higher than in St. Paul.
• Income in Paradise is 5.4% higher than in St. Paul, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Paradise include University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Harry Reid International Airport, and MGM Resorts International.
• The cost of living for a single person in Paradise is 39.4% lower than in St. Paul. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Paradise, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Paradise is 13.6% higher than in St. Paul.
• The unemployment rate in Paradise is 79.59% higher than in St. Paul.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Paradise, since the city’s sales taxes in Paradise are 26.11% lower than in St. Paul.
• One perk of moving to Paradise is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in St. Paul.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,819.16 in Paradise to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in St. Paul.

How life is different in St. Paul vs. Paradise

• Paradise might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 37% less than St. Paul.
• Getting around Paradise without a car might be more difficult than in St. Paul. Paradise has a public transportation score of 6 out of 10, whereas St. Paul is ranked 8. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Paradise neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as St. Paul. Based on its score of 50 out of 100, Paradise isn’t as walkable as St. Paul, which has a score of 60 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 Paradise, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than St. Paul. While St. Paul has a bike-friendliness score of 64 out of 100, Paradise earned a 50. 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.
• Paradise has a lower crime rate than St. Paul based on scores of 43.6 and St. Paul's 50.86, 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 Paradise than in St. Paul, based on Paradise’s safety index of 56.4 versus 49.14 for St. Paul. 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 Paradise and St. Paul 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 St. Paul vs. Paradise move

• Weather: April, October and March are the best months to relocate in Paradise, while July and August are the least comfortable months as these months tend to get too hot.
• 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: Movers that provide relocation services within the Silver State are subject to rules and regulations set forth by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). The NTA’s aims include fostering economic growth and promoting efficient, safe, and reliable moving services around the state.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Nevada moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nevada 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 Paradise. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.Opt for Released Value Protection, the cost-free choice provided by movers, albeit with minimal coverage. Movers take responsibility for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover misplaced or damaged a valuable item like a 30-pound sculpture, you would only receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, explore alternative options with your selected moving company or consider consulting a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Paradise

Ready to relocate to "Paradise"? Here are some of the top neighborhoods to consider in Paradise.

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