($1,405) Movers From Raleigh, NC to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Raleigh to St. George

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

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

• Rent prices in St. George are 6% higher than in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh.
  Home prices in St. George are 16.2% higher than in Raleigh.
• Income in St. George is 2,174.8% higher than in Raleigh, so you could earn more 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 64.6% lower than in Raleigh. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 24.7% lower than in Raleigh.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 32.56% lower than in Raleigh.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 6.90% lower than in Raleigh.
• State income taxes in St. George are 10.00% higher than in Raleigh.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,062.37 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Raleigh.

How life is different in Raleigh vs. St. George

• St. George might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 61% less than Raleigh.
• Getting around St. George without a car might be more difficult than in Raleigh. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Raleigh is ranked 4. 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 Raleigh. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as Raleigh, which has a score of 31 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.
• If cycling is your thing, St. George is considered more bike-friendly than Raleigh in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. St. George has a bike-friendliness score of 45 out of 100, while Raleigh is rated as 39 out of 100.
• St. George has a lower crime rate than Raleigh based on scores of 29.02 and Raleigh's 38.87, 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 Raleigh, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 60.13 for Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. St. George has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Raleigh. 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 Raleigh 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: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Utah, though it\’s smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly toSt. George Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in St. George

Now that you’ve chosen "Dixie" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in St. George to check out.

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