($1,329) Movers From Buffalo, NY to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Buffalo to St. George

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

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

• Rent prices in St. George are 48% higher than in Buffalo, 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 Buffalo.
  Home prices in St. George are 135.0% higher than in Buffalo.
• Income in St. George is 7.8% lower than in Buffalo, 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.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. George is 16.9% lower than in Buffalo. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 20.0% lower than in Buffalo.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 69.47% lower than in Buffalo.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 22.86% lower than in Buffalo.
• One perk of moving to St. George is paying less in state income taxes, which are 54.59% lower than in Buffalo.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,493.63 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Buffalo.

How life is different in Buffalo vs. St. George

• St. George might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 35% less than Buffalo.
• Getting around St. George without a car might be more difficult than in Buffalo. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Buffalo is ranked 7. 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 Buffalo. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as Buffalo, which has a score of 67 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 Buffalo. While Buffalo has a bike-friendliness score of 63 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.
• The crime rate in St. George is higher than in Buffalo, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 29.02 in St. George, it is 8.0 in Buffalo. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in St. George than in Buffalo, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 53.55 for Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. St. George has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Buffalo. 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 Buffalo 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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