Biggest downsides of living in St. George?

denverfan2020 Mar 5, 2026

thanks for sharing

33 upvotes

Caleb Lopez Mar 20, 2026

Came here for a fresh start and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The safety is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

31 upvotes

Alice Lee Mar 19, 2026

If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is challenging in most areas.

22 upvotes

phillysoul2022 Mar 11, 2026

I've been living here for 6 years and I'd say it was the best decision I ever made. The healthcare is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..

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Julian Miller Mar 18, 2026

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Chicago about 13 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and family.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Close to major attractions
- Lots of family-friendly activities

Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Homeless population growing downtown

Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is underrated.

Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Would recommend to anyone considering it..

5 upvotes

Zoe R. Mar 22, 2026

Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.

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