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Phoenix vs St. George
Phoenix and St. George
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in St. George are under the US rate in this release, 1.8 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Phoenix to St. George
In 2022-2023, 136 households filed a move from Phoenix to St. George (about 289 people, average adjusted gross income $85,779). 117 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $1,375 in St. George. Phoenix has a state tax on wages. St. George has a state tax on wages. Local pay in St. George is 83% of the national level for the same work, against 97% in Phoenix.
St. George averages 262 sunny days, with July highs around 98°F and January nights around 28°F. Phoenix is 299 sunny days, 106°F in July, 46°F in January. Commutes average 19 minutes in St. George and 26 in Phoenix.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 136 households moved Phoenix → St. George (about 289 people, average AGI $85,779). 117 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Phoenix and St. George changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 351 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,900–$3,600
- Container or pod
- $1,300–$2,450
- Rent a truck
- $550–$1,050
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Questions
Is St. George cheaper than Phoenix after tax and rent?
No. St. George leaves about $194 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $1,375 in St. George.
Does St. George have state income tax?
St. George is in Utah, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Phoenix to St. George?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.