($1,530) Movers From Dayton, OH to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Dayton to St. George

Moving from Dayton to St. George comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. George is generally more expensive than Dayton, 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. George are 91% higher than in Dayton, 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 Dayton.
  Home prices in St. George are 269.3% higher than in Dayton.
• Income in St. George is 6.6% lower than in Dayton, 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.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in St. George, since the cost of living for a single person in St. George is 35.1% higher than in Dayton. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to St. George, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in St. George is 20.8% higher than in Dayton.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 57.35% lower than in Dayton.
• 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 Dayton.
• State income taxes in St. George are 41.43% higher than in Dayton.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,052.73 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Dayton.

How life is different in Dayton vs. St. George

• The population of St. George is about 31% greater than Dayton, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Getting around St. George without a car might be more difficult than in Dayton. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Dayton is ranked 6. 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 Dayton. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as Dayton, which has a score of 45 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 Dayton are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 45 and 47 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.
• The crime rate in St. George is higher than in Dayton, 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 4.0 in Dayton. 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 Dayton, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 40.68 for Dayton. 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 Dayton. St. George has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Dayton. 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 Dayton 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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