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What to know before moving from Albuquerque to St. Paul

Moving from Albuquerque to St. Paul comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. Paul is generally more expensive than Albuquerque, 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. Paul are 8% higher than in Albuquerque, 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 St. Paul are 15.6% lower than in Albuquerque.
• Income in St. Paul is 3.2% higher than in Albuquerque, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in St. Paul include Siemens, ACS Group, and 3M.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in St. Paul, since the cost of living for a single person in St. Paul is 72.1% higher than in Albuquerque. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. Paul is 19.9% lower than in Albuquerque.
• The unemployment rate in St. Paul is 33.78% lower than in Albuquerque.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in St. Paul, since the city’s sales taxes in St. Paul are 29.49% higher than in Albuquerque.
• State income taxes in St. Paul are 66.95% higher than in Albuquerque.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $5,162.96 in St. Paul to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Albuquerque.

How life is different in Albuquerque vs. St. Paul

• St. Paul might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 46% less than Albuquerque.
• St. Paul offers better access to buses and trains than Albuquerque, based on public transportation ratings. St. Paul has a transit score of 8 out of 10 compared to 5 in Albuquerque. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in St. Paul means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Albuquerque. St. Paul is considered more walkable than Albuquerque, with a score of 60 out of 100 versus 43 out of 100 in Albuquerque. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• St. Paul and Albuquerque are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 64 and 61 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• St. Paul has a lower crime rate than Albuquerque based on scores of 50.86 and Albuquerque's 71.72, 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. Paul than in Albuquerque, based on St. Paul’s safety index of 49.14 versus 28.28 for Albuquerque. 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. Paul and Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque vs. St. Paul move

• Weather: St. Paul has frigid and snowy winters, while summers are warm to hot and humid. St. Paul experiences a full range of precipitation and related weather events, including snow, sleet, ice, rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and fog
• 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: To operate legally within the state, Minnesota household goods movers must have a current permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Before being granted operating authority, each moving company must file a public tariff, provide proof of insurance and submit a Certificate of Compliance to MnDOT. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Minnesota moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Minnesota, 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. Paul Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.In Minnesota, opt for the budget-friendly Released Value Protection provided by movers at no extra charge. While economical, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For full value coverage of your items, consult with your chosen moving company for alternatives or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in St. Paul

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

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