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

Moving from Irvine 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 Irvine than in Port St. Lucie, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

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

• Rent prices in Port St. Lucie are 34% lower than in Irvine, 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 Port St. Lucie.
  Home prices in Port St. Lucie are 74.9% lower than in Irvine.
• Income in Port St. Lucie is 39.8% lower than in Irvine, so you could earn less 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 73.4% lower than in Irvine. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Port St. Lucie is 69.2% lower than in Irvine.
• The unemployment rate in Port St. Lucie is 9.26% lower than in Irvine.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Port St. Lucie, since the city’s sales taxes in Port St. Lucie are 9.68% lower than in Irvine.
• One perk of moving to Port St. Lucie is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Irvine.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $799.50 in Port St. Lucie to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Irvine.

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

• Port St. Lucie might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 33% less than Irvine.
• Getting around Port St. Lucie without a car might be more difficult than in Irvine. Port St. Lucie has a public transportation score of 1 out of 10, whereas Irvine is ranked 4. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Port St. Lucie neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Irvine. Based on its score of 13 out of 100, Port St. Lucie isn’t as walkable as Irvine, which has a score of 43 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.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Port St. Lucie, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Irvine. While Irvine has a bike-friendliness score of 69 out of 100, Port St. Lucie earned a 36. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Port St. Lucie is higher than in Irvine, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 35.03 in Port St. Lucie, it is 31.01 in Irvine. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Port St. Lucie. With a crime index of 64.97, Port St. Lucie ranks lower in overall safety than Irvine, whose index is Irvine's 68.99. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Port St. Lucie and Irvine 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 Irvine 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.

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