($1,567) Movers From Columbus, OH to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Columbus to St. George

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

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

• Rent prices in St. George are 23% higher than in Columbus, 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 Columbus.
  Home prices in St. George are 110.0% higher than in Columbus.
• Income in St. George is 10.1% lower than in Columbus, 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 22.7% lower than in Columbus. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 36.9% lower than in Columbus.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 49.12% lower than in Columbus.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 10.00% lower than in Columbus.
• State income taxes in St. George are 41.43% higher than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,318.97 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbus.

How life is different in Columbus vs. St. George

• St. George might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 80% less than Columbus.
• Getting around St. George without a car might be more difficult than in Columbus. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Columbus 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 Columbus. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as Columbus, which has a score of 41 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.
• St. George and Columbus are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 45 and 48 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. George has a lower crime rate than Columbus based on scores of 29.02 and Columbus's 49.65, 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 Columbus, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 50.35 for Columbus. 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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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