($1,457) Movers From Birmingham, AL to Port St. Lucie, FL

What to know before moving from Birmingham to Port St. Lucie

Moving from Birmingham to Port St. Lucie means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Birmingham than in Port St. Lucie, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Birmingham compares to Port St. Lucie so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Port St. Lucie are 110% higher than in Birmingham, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Birmingham.
  Home prices in Port St. Lucie are 211.0% higher than in Birmingham.
• Income in Port St. Lucie is 74.2% higher than in Birmingham, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Port St. Lucie include Liberty Healthcare Group, Gerelco Electrical Contractors, and St. Lucie Medical Center.
• The cost of living for a single person in Port St. Lucie is 9.4% lower than in Birmingham. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Port St. Lucie is 17.7% lower than in Birmingham.
• The unemployment rate in Port St. Lucie is 12.50% lower than in Birmingham.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Port St. Lucie, since the city’s sales taxes in Port St. Lucie are 30.00% lower than in Birmingham.
• One perk of moving to Port St. Lucie is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Birmingham.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,717.46 in Port St. Lucie to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Birmingham.

How life is different in Birmingham vs. Port St. Lucie

• The population of Port St. Lucie is about 4% greater than Birmingham, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Port St. Lucie offers better access to buses and trains than Birmingham, based on public transportation ratings. Port St. Lucie has a transit score of 1 out of 10 compared to 0 in Birmingham. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Port St. Lucie neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Birmingham. Based on its score of 13 out of 100, Port St. Lucie isn’t as walkable as Birmingham, which has a score of 33 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• If cycling is your thing, Port St. Lucie is considered more bike-friendly than Birmingham in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Port St. Lucie has a bike-friendliness score of 36 out of 100, while Birmingham is rated as 31 out of 100.
• Port St. Lucie has a lower crime rate than Birmingham based on scores of 35.03 and Birmingham's 61.64, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Port St. Lucie than in Birmingham, based on Port St. Lucie’s safety index of 64.97 versus 38.36 for Birmingham. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Port St. Lucie and Birmingham is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Birmingham vs. Port St. Lucie move

• Weather: Port St. Lucie summers are usually hot, with high temperatures averaging in the low 90s. Winters are usually mild to warm, with average high temperatures in the 70s. Port St. Lucie is also vulnerable to hurricanes.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: Individuals and companies engaging in for-profit local and intrastate moving within the Sunshine State must register each year with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Florida moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Florida does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Port St. Lucie. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Released Value Protection stands out as a cost-effective choice, provided by movers at no extra expense, although it comes with limited coverage. In this option, the mover's liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. To ensure comprehensive coverage matching the full value of your items, consult with your chosen moving company about alternative options or explore third-party insurance providers. Secure the best protection for your belongings during the move with these tailored coverage choices.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Port St. Lucie

Now that you've decided to make the move to "PSL", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Port St. Lucie.

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