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What to know before moving from Missoula to St. George

Moving from Missoula to St. George comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. George is generally more expensive than Missoula, 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 34% higher than in Missoula, 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. George.
  Home prices in St. George are 7.9% lower than in Missoula.
• Income in St. George is 1.1% lower than in Missoula, 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 7.0% higher than in Missoula. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 21.5% lower than in Missoula.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 34.09% lower than in Missoula.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 6.75% higher than in Missoula.
• One perk of moving to St. George is paying less in state income taxes, which are 26.67% lower than in Missoula.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,210.34 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Missoula.

How life is different in Missoula vs. St. George

• The population of St. George is about 132% greater than Missoula, 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 Missoula. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Missoula is ranked 5. 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 Missoula. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as Missoula, which has a score of 45 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 Missoula. While Missoula has a bike-friendliness score of 60 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.
• St. George has a lower crime rate than Missoula based on scores of 29.02 and Missoula's 33.27, 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 St. George than in Missoula, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 66.73 for Missoula. 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 St. George and Missoula 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 Missoula 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.

Where to live in St. George

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