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What to know before moving from Salt Lake City to St. Louis

Moving from Salt Lake City to St. Louis comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. Louis is generally more expensive than Salt Lake City, 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. Louis are 16% lower than in Salt Lake City, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in St. Louis.
  Home prices in St. Louis are 68.8% lower than in Salt Lake City.
• Income in St. Louis is 3.3% higher than in Salt Lake City, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in St. Louis include BJC HealthCare, Walmart, and Washington University.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in St. Louis, since the cost of living for a single person in St. Louis is 19.2% higher than in Salt Lake City. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to St. Louis, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in St. Louis is 36.2% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• The unemployment rate in St. Louis is 110.00% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in St. Louis, since the city’s sales taxes in St. Louis are 24.90% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• One perk of moving to St. Louis is paying less in state income taxes, which are 3.03% lower than in Salt Lake City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,575.97 in St. Louis to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Salt Lake City.

How life is different in Salt Lake City vs. St. Louis

• The population of St. Louis is about 47% greater than Salt Lake City, 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.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in St. Louis will be about the same as it currently is in Salt Lake City. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Living in St. Louis means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Salt Lake City. St. Louis is considered more walkable than Salt Lake City, with a score of 66 out of 100 versus 59 out of 100 in Salt Lake City. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in St. Louis, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Salt Lake City. While Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 out of 100, St. Louis earned a 58. 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. Louis is higher than in Salt Lake City, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 69.65 in St. Louis, it is 34.64 in Salt Lake City. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in St. Louis. With a crime index of 30.35, St. Louis ranks lower in overall safety than Salt Lake City, whose index is Salt Lake City's 65.36. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in St. Louis isn’t as good as it is in Salt Lake City, so you may want to take precautions if you suffer from conditions like allergies or asthma. St. Louis has an air quality rating of Moderate, and Salt Lake City is considered to be good. Cities with good to moderate air quality may have varying levels of minor potential for health risks for certain people. Beyond the moderate rating, those health risks increase in severity and the amount of residents affected.

Other things to consider for your Salt Lake City vs. St. Louis move

• Weather: St. Louis experiences hot summers, cold winters, many thunderstorms, and tornados. There's a chance that the climate will affect your move so be sure to check the forecast ahead of time.
• HOA rules: It’s a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it’s a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• State licensing: Movers that provide local and intrastate relocation services in Missouri fall under the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Every household goods mover operating in the state is required to have a MoDOT Number. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Missouri, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Missouri doesn’t mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to St. Louis without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. Opt for Released Value Protection, the budget-friendly choice with no extra cost from movers. This minimal coverage ensures that movers are liable for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per item. For a comprehensive coverage of your valuables, explore alternative options with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider. Ensure the full value of your items is covered by consulting with the moving company for suitable alternatives.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

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