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Relocating to a new city is equal parts exciting and overwhelming. St. Louis makes the landing easier than most: it is affordable, easy to get around, and full of character. Use this checklist to stay organized before and after your move.
Before you move
Pick your area. City or county, urban or suburban? Each has a different feel, commute, and tax picture. Our guide to the best neighborhoods in St. Louis can help you narrow it down.
Set your budget. St. Louis costs run about 10% below the national average, but housing, taxes, and commute all vary by location. See what to expect in our cost of living guide.
Line up housing. Rents are reasonable by national standards, so you have room to be choosy.
Change your address. File a change of address with USPS, then update your banks, employer, and subscriptions.
After you arrive
Update your license and registration. New residents generally have 30 days to title and register a vehicle and get a Missouri driver license. The state’s new to Missouri page walks you through it.
Set up utilities and services. Electric, gas, water, internet, and trash pickup, depending on your neighborhood.
Get your bearings. Register to vote, find a doctor and a grocery store, and line up a few things to do to start feeling at home.
Sort out the money side. A move often means a new job, a home purchase, or a change in your tax situation. And if you are starting a business, that adds a few steps of its own.
Settling in for the long run
The boxes get unpacked quickly, but the financial side of a move is easy to put off. Between a new income, a home, and possibly a new city earnings tax, it pays to get organized early. cHb Advisors helps new St. Louis residents and business owners make sense of it all. Schedule a free consultation and start your new chapter on solid footing.
