Things to know before moving from Nebraska to St. George, UT

Cost of living: Nebraska vs St. George, UT

Nebraska St. George
Average rent cost $987 $1,770
Average home value $259,443 $501,557
Average income (per capita) $71,722 $58,508
Unemployment rate 3% 3%
State income tax 7% 5%
  • Rent is about 79% more expensive in St. George than in Nebraska.
  • Home prices are about 93% higher in St. George than in Nebraska.
  • The average income is about 18% lower in St. George than in Nebraska.
  • St. George has a higher unemployment rate than Nebraska by about 7%.
  • Income taxes are 25% lower in St. George than in Nebraska.

How life is different in St. George from Nebraska

St. George Nebraska
Population 180,279 1,978,379
Political leaning Republican 74-23 Republican 59.6-39.1
Summer high 29ºF 87ºF
Winter low 28ºF 13ºF
Annual rain 10" 27"
Annual snow 2" 28"
Crime index 29.02 21.72
  • The population of St. George is approximately 91% lower than the population of Nebraska.
  • In the last presidential election, St. George voted Republican and Nebraska voted Republican.
  • The average high in the summertime in St. George is 29ºF and in Nebraska, it’s 87ºF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, St. George reaches the temperature of 28ºF and Nebraska gets down to 13ºF.
  • You can expect about 10 inches of annual rainfall in St. George vs 27 inches of rainfall in Nebraska.
  • In St. George, it snows about 2 inches annually vs 28 inches of snow in Nebraska.
  • St. George has a higher crime rate than Nebraska with a crime index of 29.02 vs 21.72.

Things to do in St. George

Whether you’re looking for parks, museums, sports, or even universities, you’ll be happy to find a plethora of these in St. George.

Museums in St. Georgetoggle

  • St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
  • St. George Children's Museum
  • Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
  • Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum
  • St George Art Museum

Parks in St. Georgetoggle

  • Red Hills Desert Garden
  • Pioneer Park
  • Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
  • Thunder Junction
  • All Abilities Park
  • Town Square Park
  • Bloomington Petroglyph Park
  • Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site
  • St. George Temple Quarry Trail

Universities in St. Georgetoggle

  • Dixie Technical College
  • Rocky Vista University
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • University of Phoenix
  • Utah Tech University

Other considerations when moving to St. George, UT

  • 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: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
  • Elevator reservation: One common and important example of something that should be handled ahead of time is reserving the building's elevator and finding out their rules for using the elevator.
  • Parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles, find out ahead of time with your new local rules.
  • 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. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
  • State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving license and its status on the state regulator's official website.
  • Moving permits: Utah does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
  • Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Utah. Get started here.
  • Mover's insurance: Every state has their own requirements when it comes to insurance. 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: Peace of mind is priceless. Our moving checklist will help you know you’ve got everything covered.

FAQ

How long does a move from Nebraska to St. George take?

The time frame for a move from Nebraska to St. George, UT, varies based on your moving method and starting location. The actual loading up of your items should not take more than a day, even with DIY moves.

Obviously, the further upstate you are in Nebraska, the longer the drive time to St. George will be. If you’re driving a rental truck, the move could be completed in one or two days, on average, depending on your route and how often you stop.

With professional movers or moving containers, delivery times to St. George from Nebraska can range from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the company’s schedule and transit logistics. You can always ask for a general timeline before booking.

How far in advance should I book movers when moving from Nebraska to St. George?

Because of the 947-mile move, it’s best to book your move from Nebraska to St. George as soon as you have your moving details. Ideally, you’d book your move two to three months ahead of time.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to St. George, UT?

With the summer highs of 29ºF and the winter lows of 28ºF, most people move to St. George from Nebraska during the spring and fall months. To avoid competing during those busy moving seasons, you could save some money by booking your move to St. George during summer or winter.

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