($1,697) Movers From Olympia, WA to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Olympia to St. George

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

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

• Rent prices in St. George are 7% lower than in Olympia, 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. George.
  Home prices in St. George are 1.4% lower than in Olympia.
• Income in St. George is 12.0% lower than in Olympia, 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 13.0% lower than in Olympia. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 15.1% lower than in Olympia.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 48.21% lower than in Olympia.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 28.19% lower than in Olympia.
• State income taxes in St. George are 4.95% higher than in Olympia.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,610.59 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Olympia.

How life is different in Olympia vs. St. George

• The population of St. George is about 224% greater than Olympia, 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 Olympia. St. George has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Olympia 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 Olympia. Based on its score of 27 out of 100, St. George isn’t as walkable as Olympia, which has a score of 39 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 Olympia. While Olympia has a bike-friendliness score of 59 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.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in St. George as Olympia. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in St. George than in Olympia, based on St. George’s safety index of 70.98 versus 62.25 for Olympia. 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 Olympia 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 Olympia 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: 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: 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. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Utah, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Utah 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. George 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 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: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in St. George

With your sights set on "Dixie", these are some of the most popular neighborhoods to consider in St. George.

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