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What to know before moving from St. George to Richmond

Moving from St. George to Richmond comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Richmond is generally more expensive than St. George, 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 Richmond are 10% lower than in St. George, 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 Richmond.
  Home prices in Richmond are 30.0% lower than in St. George.
• Income in Richmond is 1.9% higher than in St. George, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Richmond include Brink's, CarMax, and MeadWestvaco.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Richmond, since the cost of living for a single person in Richmond is 5.5% higher than in St. George. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Richmond, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Richmond is 16.6% higher than in St. George.
• The unemployment rate in Richmond is 144.83% higher than in St. George.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Richmond, since the city’s sales taxes in Richmond are 11.11% lower than in St. George.
• State income taxes in Richmond are 16.16% higher than in St. George.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,164.50 in Richmond to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in St. George.

How life is different in St. George vs. Richmond

• The population of Richmond is about 26% greater than St. George, 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.
• Richmond offers better access to buses and trains than St. George, based on public transportation ratings. Richmond has a transit score of 7 out of 10 compared to 2 in St. George. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Richmond means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in St. George. Richmond is considered more walkable than St. George, with a score of 51 out of 100 versus 27 out of 100 in St. George. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Richmond is considered more bike-friendly than St. George in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Richmond has a bike-friendliness score of 51 out of 100, while St. George is rated as 45 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Richmond is higher than in St. George, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 48.45 in Richmond, it is 29.02 in St. George. 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 Richmond. With a crime index of 51.55, Richmond ranks lower in overall safety than St. George, whose index is St. George's 70.98. 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 Richmond and St. George 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 St. George vs. Richmond move

• Weather: Richmond has a humid subtropical climate, with very hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters. Precipitation is rather uniformly distributed throughout the year. Dry periods lasting several weeks sometimes occur, especially in autumn, when long periods of pleasant, mild weather are most common.
• 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: In addition to filing tariffs and complying with insurance, bond, and highway safety requirements, all intrastate moving companies in Virginia must have a certificate from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VaDMV). Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Virginia, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Virginia 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 Richmond 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. In Virginia, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no additional cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. For increased protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company. Alternatively, explore third-party insurance providers for personalized plans. It's essential to understand coverage limits, potential additional costs, and read reviews to make an informed decision about your moving insurance in Virginia.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Richmond

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