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What to know before moving from Fremont to St. Petersburg

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

Check out how Fremont compares to St. Petersburg so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in St. Petersburg are 25% lower than in Fremont, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in St. Petersburg.
  Home prices in St. Petersburg are 38.1% lower than in Fremont.
• Income in St. Petersburg is 58.1% lower than in Fremont, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in St. Petersburg include Jabil, FADV Holdings, and Raymond James.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. Petersburg is 69.2% lower than in Fremont. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. Petersburg is 71.3% lower than in Fremont.
• The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg is 11.54% lower than in Fremont.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. Petersburg, since the city’s sales taxes in St. Petersburg are 31.71% lower than in Fremont.
• One perk of moving to St. Petersburg is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Fremont.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $925.18 in St. Petersburg to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Fremont.

How life is different in Fremont vs. St. Petersburg

• The population of St. Petersburg is about 13% greater than Fremont, 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.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in St. Petersburg will be about the same as it currently is in Fremont. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• St. Petersburg neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Fremont. Based on its score of 43 out of 100, St. Petersburg isn’t as walkable as Fremont, which has a score of 50 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, St. Petersburg is considered more bike-friendly than Fremont in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. St. Petersburg has a bike-friendliness score of 59 out of 100, while Fremont is rated as 54 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in St. Petersburg as Fremont. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• St. Petersburg is generally as safe as Fremont, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in St. Petersburg and Fremont 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 Fremont vs. St. Petersburg move

• Weather: St. Petersburg has hot and humid summers and cool to mild winters.
• 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 St. Petersburg. 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 St. Petersburg

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Always in Season", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in St. Petersburg.

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