Relocating to a Larger City 
Moving from a small town or suburb to a larger city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible.
Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Do research online and find out about school systems, neighborhoods, parking, weather, public transportation, and laws that are native to that area. If you can, visit a city before moving and connect with someone who’s lived there before.
Have a plan. There are a lot of steps to go through before you start packing the moving truck. Find housing before you leave, or at least know where you’ll stay while you look for a home. Never sign a lease on an apartment that you haven’t seen. If you can’t get there, find a friend or an employer to check for you. Have a job waiting for you, or if that’s not possible, know what you’ll do for money in the first few weeks of living there. Try to line up things like driver’s licenses, car insurance, renter’s insurance, and parking passes ahead of time as well.
Get involved. Meeting people in a big city can be daunting. Don’t expect the neighbors to knock your door down with a casserole when you arrive: city life is often too noisy and hectic. Take the initiative. If there are things you liked to do in your town, find ways to do those things in the city. Try new things. Volunteer. Big cities offer so many opportunities to engage other people, so find what you like.
St. Louis Metro Area Resources. We love our hometown and think it is a fantastic place to call home. The St. Louis Metro area offers a vibrant cultural scene, unique neighborhoods, and an incredible variety of restaurants. We put a list of resources below for your convenience. Happy exploring and let us know if we can be of assistance.
Sauce Magazine - Food & Drink
Explore St. Louis - Events & Tourism
Forest Park Forever - Our Crown Jewel
St. Louis Magazine - All things STL
Meetups in St. Louis - Get Social
Feast Magazine - Food & Drink
Clayton - Gov't Site
St. Louis City - Gov't Site
St. Louis County - Gov't Site
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