($1,075) Movers From St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR

What to know before moving from St. Louis to Little Rock

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

Check out how St. Louis compares to Little Rock so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Little Rock are 12% lower than in St. Louis, 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 St. Louis.
  Home prices in Little Rock are 21.9% higher than in St. Louis.
• Income in Little Rock is 13.9% lower than in St. Louis, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Little Rock include Dillard's, Welspun Group, and Windstream.
• The cost of living for a single person in Little Rock is 32.2% lower than in St. Louis. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Little Rock is 36.9% lower than in St. Louis.
• The unemployment rate in Little Rock is 6.35% lower than in St. Louis.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Little Rock, since the city’s sales taxes in Little Rock are 10.85% lower than in St. Louis.
• One perk of moving to Little Rock is paying less in state income taxes, which are 58.33% lower than in St. Louis.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,034.76 in Little Rock to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in St. Louis.

How life is different in St. Louis vs. Little Rock

• Little Rock's population is about 31% less than St. Louis.
• Little Rock's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus St. Louis's higher score of 8.
• Little Rock is less walkable than St. Louis with a score of 33 out of 100 vs St. Louis's 66 out of 100.
• Little Rock has a bike-friendliness score 32 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as St. Louis, which has a score of 58 out of 100.
• Little Rock's crime rate is lower than St. Louis with a score of 60.06 compared to St. Louis's 69.65. This means that Little Rock neighborhoods are safer than 60.06% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and St. Louis neighborhoods are safer than 69.65%.
• Little Rock is considered to be safer than St. Louis with a safety index of 39.94 vs St. Louis's 30.35.
• Air quality in Little Rock is moderate, and in St. Louis it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your St. Louis vs. Little Rock move

• Weather: Little Rock has hot, humid summers and cool winters with usually little snow.
• 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: Before providing in-state household goods relocation services, Arkansas moving companies must be issued an Intrastate Authority Permit from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Arkansas moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Arkansas 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 Little Rock. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.Released Value Protection, offered by movers at no extra cost, is the most economical option, albeit with minimal coverage. The mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, the reimbursement would be $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure full coverage of your items' value, explore alternative options with your moving company or consider third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Little Rock

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

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