($1,411) Movers From Port St. Lucie, FL to Oxnard, CA

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

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

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

• Rent prices in Oxnard are 10% higher than in Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie.
  Home prices in Oxnard are 92.4% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• Income in Oxnard is 21.2% higher than in Port St. Lucie, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Oxnard include Mission Produce, Haas Automation, and Oxnard School District.
• The cost of living for a single person in Oxnard is 4.7% lower than in Port St. Lucie. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Oxnard is 1.4% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• The unemployment rate in Oxnard is 55.10% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Oxnard, since the city’s sales taxes in Oxnard are 32.14% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• State income taxes in Oxnard are 13.30% higher than in Port St. Lucie.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,858.78 in Oxnard to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Port St. Lucie.

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

• Oxnard and Port St. Lucie have roughly the same population, which could make adjusting to your new life in California easier.
• Oxnard offers better access to buses and trains than Port St. Lucie, based on public transportation ratings. Oxnard has a transit score of 5 out of 10 compared to 1 in Port St. Lucie. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Oxnard means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Port St. Lucie. Oxnard is considered more walkable than Port St. Lucie, with a score of 57 out of 100 versus 13 out of 100 in Port St. Lucie. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Oxnard is considered more bike-friendly than Port St. Lucie in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Oxnard has a bike-friendliness score of 51 out of 100, while Port St. Lucie is rated as 36 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Oxnard is higher than in Port St. Lucie, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 45.83 in Oxnard, it is 35.03 in Port St. Lucie. 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 Oxnard. With a crime index of 54.17, Oxnard ranks lower in overall safety than Port St. Lucie, whose index is Port St. Lucie's 64.97. 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 Oxnard and Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie vs. Oxnard move

• Weather: Oxnard has mild and relatively wet winters, and warm, dry summers.
• 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: When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a California moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: California 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 Oxnard. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection – a cost-free choice provided by movers with minimal coverage. The liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement is only $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, consult with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance options.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Oxnard

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