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Ann Broadbent
“She tap dances through life singing western tunes like it’s still the frontier.”
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Leaving Utah for West Virginia: Is It Worth the Cost?
Trading red rock deserts for rolling Appalachian hills is a bigger shift than most people anticipate. Utah's wide open spaces, outdoor recreation culture, and booming tech corridors feel worlds apart from West Virginia's tight knit mountain communities, lush green valleys, and slower pace of living. The cost of living math gets interesting too, since Utah's rising housing prices have pushed many residents out, while West Virginia offers some of the most affordable real estate in the entire country. Our Snappy Scout team (Ann & Hannah) dug into the costs, logistics, and lifestyle changes you should expect before packing the first box.
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The Move from Utah to West Virginia: Miles & Drive Time
Average distance
1,950miles
Typical route
I-70 E and I-64 E
Popular moving routes (approx. driving distance):
Salt Lake City, UT → Charleston, WV
~2000 miles
Provo, UT → Huntington, WV
~2000 miles
Ogden, UT → Morgantown, WV
~2050 miles
St. George, UT → Parkersburg, WV
~1950 miles
Logan, UT → Wheeling, WV
~2050 miles
Should You Move From Utah to West Virginia Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz to find out if the move to West Virginia from Utah is the right call for your lifestyle and preferences.
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How Much Is Moving from Utah to West Virginia Really Going to Cost?
Moving 1,950 miles from Utah to West Virginia will typically cost between $2,500.00 and $4,500.00 to hire full service movers. See the breakdown below by home size.
Expected Range
$2,500.00–$4,500.00
Expected Time
4–11days
Cost by home size
Studio
$1,260.00
1 Bedroom
$1,860.00
2 Bedrooms
$3,070.00
3 Bedrooms
$4,450.00
4 Bedrooms
$6,400.00
5+ Bedrooms
$7,110.00
| Home Size | Moving Cost | Volume (ft³) | $/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,260.00 | 300 | $4.2 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,860.00 | 450 | $4.13 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,070.00 | 750 | $4.09 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,450.00 | 1,100 | $4.05 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $6,400.00 | 1,600 | $4 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $7,110.00 | 1,800 | $3.95 |
How we calculated these numbers: We reached out to the owners and operators of more than a dozen nationwide moving companies to figure out how they factor in mileage, weight, volume, timing, origin & termination locations, and approximate home sizes to determine a moving estimate. The results above are what the data nerds at Snappy Scout created based on that info.
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What Happens to Your Personality When You Move from Utah to West Virginia?
Well, it depends. If you're a Homesteader, Craft Beer Fan, or Dog Momma, you'll thrive in your move to West Virginia. But if you're more of a Tech Bro, Cowboy, or Stay at Home Mom, settling into your new home state may be a bit of a challenge. We scored a variety of different “personalities” on a 10-point scale to show you what to expect from a lifestyle perspective with a relocation from Utah to West Virginia.
Top 3 winners and losers moving from UT to WV
Homesteading
Utah
5.5
/10
West Virginia
9
/10
Utah
Giving up
Acreage, cold storage, Peach Days runs in Brigham City.
West Virginia
Gaining
Monroe County hollers, WVU Extension workshops, the annual WV Strawberry Festival
Recommended WV cities/areas for Homesteaders
MoorefieldUnionBuckhannon
Utah
5.5
/10
West Virginia
9
/10
Craft Beer Culture
Utah
6.5
/10
West Virginia
8
/10
Utah
Giving up
Fisher, Kiitos taps, state store adventures, early last call, Strap Tank
West Virginia
Gaining
Fayetteville's Bridge Brew Works, Big Timber brewing Co. in Elkins, The Brew Pub in Morgantown
Recommended WV cities/areas for Craft Beer Fans
Utah
6.5
/10
West Virginia
8
/10
Pet Friendly
Utah
7
/10
West Virginia
8
/10
Utah
Giving up
Tanner Park romps, Millcreek off leash days, Rail Trail, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
West Virginia
Gaining
Rails to Trails walking paths, Kanawha State Forest trails, pup-friendly patios
Recommended WV cities/areas for Dog Mommas
Utah
7
/10
West Virginia
8
/10
Tech Scene
Utah
9
/10
West Virginia
4
/10
Utah
Giving up
Silicon Slopes startups, VC meetups, near freeway offices.
West Virginia
Gaining
Morgantown's startups exist, but it's no Silicon Valley
Recommended WV cities/areas for Tech Bros
Utah
9
/10
West Virginia
4
/10
Cowboys
Utah
8.5
/10
West Virginia
5
/10
Utah
Giving up
Ogden Pioneer Days, Heber rodeos, Uintah Basin ranch culture, Cross Hollow Arena, Dixie Roundup rodeo.
West Virginia
Gaining
Horseback riding, State Fair rodeos
Recommended WV cities/areas for Cowboys
Berkeley SpringsFairlea
Utah
8.5
/10
West Virginia
5
/10
Stay At Home Moms
Utah
8.5
/10
West Virginia
6.5
/10
Utah
Giving up
Thanksgiving Point outings, Daybreak parks, Lagoon summer passes, All Abilities Park
West Virginia
Gaining
Tight knit communities and low cost living
Recommended WV cities/areas for Stay at Home Moms
Utah
8.5
/10
West Virginia
6.5
/10
Local Perspective
What moment, smell, or ritual captures the soul of West Virginia?
For me, West Virginia is so hard to encapsulate with one image or experience, but I'm always reminded of West Virginia as home when driving on I-79, when I can wind through the hillsides and see cows grazing.
– Hannah Wyatt
West Virginia Local
Lifestyle differences between living in Utah and living in West Virginia
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How the Dining Scene Changes When You Move from Utah to West Virginia
Eating Like a Local in Utah
Steak, french fries with fry sauce.
Sweet Pork Burrito Supreme with rice and beans, sour cream and guacamole
Ann BroadbentUtah Local ExpertEating Like a Local in West Virginia
Everybody talks about pepperoni rolls when the topic of West Virginia food comes up. But there's so much more to enjoy - from springtime ramps to autumn pawpaw fruit, apple butter festivals, and more! In Helvetia - a Swiss-settled town in Randolph County - you can enjoy Swiss Appalachian cuisine in The Hütte.
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What the Move to West Virginia from Utah Costs You for Your Taxes
Utah
West Virginia
UtahvsWest Virginia
State Income Tax
State Income TaxFlat 4.55 percent statewide
Graduated rates, recently reduced, top bracket just around 5 percent
Utah
Flat 4.55 percent statewide
VS
West Virginia
Graduated rates, recently reduced, top bracket just around 5 percent
Property Taxes
Property TaxesModerate effective rates, Salt Lake County higher, Park City pricier, rural counties lowest
Generally low statewide, Eastern Panhandle towns slightly higher, rural counties very low
Utah
Moderate effective rates, Salt Lake County higher, Park City pricier, rural counties lowest
VS
West Virginia
Generally low statewide, Eastern Panhandle towns slightly higher, rural counties very low
The Values, Beliefs, & Politics Truth of Utah vs West Virginia
Utah
West Virginia
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People
PeopleFamously friendly, family centered, outdoorsy, earnest, neighbor helpful
Mountain proud, unfussy, neighborly, wave-from-the-porch friendly
Utah
Famously friendly, family centered, outdoorsy, earnest, neighbor helpful
VS
West Virginia
Mountain proud, unfussy, neighborly, wave-from-the-porch friendly
Politics
Deep red statewide, Salt Lake City and Moab bluer, college towns lean progressive
Deep red statewide, with Morgantown, Charleston, and Shepherdstown pockets of blue
Utah
Deep red statewide, Salt Lake City and Moab bluer, college towns lean progressive
VS
West Virginia
Deep red statewide, with Morgantown, Charleston, and Shepherdstown pockets of blue
Religion
ReligionPredominantly LDS, then other Christians, rising unaffiliated, small Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist communities
Mostly Christian, strong Baptist and Methodist, notable Catholic in Wheeling
Utah
Predominantly LDS, then other Christians, rising unaffiliated, small Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist communities
VS
West Virginia
Mostly Christian, strong Baptist and Methodist, notable Catholic in Wheeling
Seasons in Utah vs West Virginia: A Local's Real View
SUMMER
Utah
Red rock broiler mode (triple digits in St. George, asphalt shimmer in Moab), cool mornings and evenings in northern climbs.
West Virginia
porch swing sauna (muggy in river valleys, pleasant and more breezy on high ridges)
WINTER
Utah
Mountain freezer (wear that puffy coat along with hat & gloves (Wasatch nights bite, St. George keeps golfing).
West Virginia
flannel-mandatory, with the most frigid weather in higher-elevation counties like Tucker County, home to Canaan Valley
My Favorite Thing About Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall in West Virginia
Each summer, the color of west Virginia comes alive. There's a haziness to the trees and flowers, and driving down the Interstate, you can see rows of mountain ridges against the horizon. It's a special, natural beauty unlike anything you'll find elsewhere.
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Learn More About Moving to West Virginia
By now, you're hopefully fully aware that at Snappy Scout, our moving guides aren't like the rest! Now that you've compared the aspects of leaving behind Utah, take a deeper dive into the specifics of moving to West Virginia. No boring census stats... we promise! Just practical real advice from West Virginia local experts.
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